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 3762744 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3764648 epoch_slot_no: 6248 block_no: 3762568 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1705 time: 2020-02-12 08:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf956e7765a3f102b1a5e81c76d0dd13b2696d1fae7d972e5ac1ede3b07fd24aBlock Operator
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