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 3762667 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3764571 epoch_slot_no: 6171 block_no: 3762491 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-02-12 08:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1012260392848242f156d0ff1c618f9382175b94ab49ba83aef6db263baab213Block Operator
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