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 3763385 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3765289 epoch_slot_no: 6889 block_no: 3763209 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2657 time: 2020-02-12 12:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7a241808fa3489b8f1c1a2e86804bf0ede16b4a21c99cd3faa1f11be749f75fBlock Operator
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