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 3763098 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3765002 epoch_slot_no: 6602 block_no: 3762922 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2876 time: 2020-02-12 10:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0f5609cfb8312850023fc0a8f8b4e48a0a2a181a0c9d66c3ae56be3e1c95ff8Block Operator
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