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 3763289 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3765193 epoch_slot_no: 6793 block_no: 3763113 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1984 time: 2020-02-12 11:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3df4ca6cb0657b037c6b51f5709d263455efc9c9de4a414315a09c7fb63c9ae6Block Operator
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