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 3763562 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3765466 epoch_slot_no: 7066 block_no: 3763386 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-02-12 13:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x608a3bedccb4d5f281aa3a407cb6f7eb66b14ecc89b49a5ca7e612a5952deffeBlock Operator
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