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 3763591 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3765495 epoch_slot_no: 7095 block_no: 3763415 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1286 time: 2020-02-12 13:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d5c8c10bd031c8ec81dbb4b71bc70437aea36af0d67ba793b2627f47bde2265Block Operator
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