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 3763893 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3765797 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 3763717 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9629 time: 2020-02-12 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc887b4cb5b6240f43d56975d54ca633a29a9b03f4eee2117b263f92b1298884cBlock Operator
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