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 3762686 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3764590 epoch_slot_no: 6190 block_no: 3762510 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-02-12 08:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45f5eaaa75bc8353f760290faa39f0fb39a0e2ea99ef1558cf1afce59d628a78Block Operator
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