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 3763203 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3765107 epoch_slot_no: 6707 block_no: 3763027 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1713 time: 2020-02-12 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc7936581d5c963dfc2e88522d1ea38354569de0de5d3bc42f2d2b6532190026Block Operator
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