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 3762648 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3764552 epoch_slot_no: 6152 block_no: 3762472 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3299 time: 2020-02-12 07:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41aad9dc989ff428c762bde42a22d7893dd27e4b5d7740ecff6a2cf1cb8c72d8Block Operator
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