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 3763541 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3765445 epoch_slot_no: 7045 block_no: 3763365 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1459 time: 2020-02-12 12:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bc77c9ec04d80451c0cfac3cec5a2d412a092680438b8be627d36011873c26eBlock Operator
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