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 3763434 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3765338 epoch_slot_no: 6938 block_no: 3763258 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3575 time: 2020-02-12 12:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa398e632c8ea4db2984fa1b4622cbc484a60fea99bcf065a971484912c969f68Block Operator
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