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 3763365 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3765269 epoch_slot_no: 6869 block_no: 3763189 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2020-02-12 11:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x429d95f5a72cd211a919770d49974a8e53a910969caf3451bd0c0d537a876ae6Block Operator
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