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 3763530 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3765434 epoch_slot_no: 7034 block_no: 3763354 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2020-02-12 12:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56e0b778b61938634f6d58c0bfe099494826be23d1b89419cabf2460f619a62bBlock Operator
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