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 3762573 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3764477 epoch_slot_no: 6077 block_no: 3762397 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3518 time: 2020-02-12 07:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecdf81be953ec89f347ad2ca0c516d8f7e8d3882bb484723aea04bf34d75e923Block Operator
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