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 3763104 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3765008 epoch_slot_no: 6608 block_no: 3762928 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-02-12 10:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f3692b31589437517dea74ac2c7f2a770232700d39d7566243fe9653be8d48dBlock Operator
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