A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3762567 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3764471 epoch_slot_no: 6071 block_no: 3762391 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2942 time: 2020-02-12 07:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x068e9b427b4cfb03f04ac887c1777820dfc931606d83ef2d9ca697c6695718f1Block Operator
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