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 3762621 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3764525 epoch_slot_no: 6125 block_no: 3762445 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7140 time: 2020-02-12 07:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06f227a40661fe1f3fbadc00ae2ca03455a882d5cc01ddf5b1c80e796656bebcBlock Operator
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