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 3763382 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3765286 epoch_slot_no: 6886 block_no: 3763206 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-02-12 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8186956a44b47e1e8a1887358e3e3c537e758cc45b3a3fdd43a4013694c79d57Block Operator
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