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 3763857 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3765761 epoch_slot_no: 7361 block_no: 3763681 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-02-12 14:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2767472784d37b8c015fe188ec66a9f7aa8966bcbac344aa75cb0a180517e512Block Operator
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