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 3763353 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 3765257 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 3763177 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 18072 time: 2020-02-12 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x196d05dbe3820479d7d401811640f92632fb8ea59ceeb69ca1549d2cf1750b9bBlock Operator
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