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 3762804 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3764708 epoch_slot_no: 6308 block_no: 3762628 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-02-12 08:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3fbc3ab925c57bcd81e5294c408dd48cbdefa5f7b4b4fd32ebed4b8b85d142fBlock Operator
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