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 3762599 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3764503 epoch_slot_no: 6103 block_no: 3762423 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1820 time: 2020-02-12 07:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77ad909fbef21f2a34b566ec9eba822ca08a6761251cdf302bf1764286d7ab14Block Operator
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