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 3763758 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3765662 epoch_slot_no: 7262 block_no: 3763582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1496 time: 2020-02-12 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf748f6b6266c70331e070c0b1cc8f50db21d2dccad560a36890c4cb9ffadc3eeBlock Operator
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