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 3762695 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3764599 epoch_slot_no: 6199 block_no: 3762519 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2020-02-12 08:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaabe31fc1affa1d915807181d354b4a861c73f7fa3c7eac18eb9eac53a399bd4Block Operator
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