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 3763532 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3765436 epoch_slot_no: 7036 block_no: 3763356 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 905 time: 2020-02-12 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65534700ab7c026f271579a864b7fe60d982c8cd9e0a7dc77de7eed93fbe5b72Block Operator
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