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 3762637 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3764541 epoch_slot_no: 6141 block_no: 3762461 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-12 07:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6de0b76bc35ada9f90affafdd6f6155fb1a5a2ffa0264f3d22119b340c00f94Block Operator
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