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 3763946 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3765850 epoch_slot_no: 7450 block_no: 3763770 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3812 time: 2020-02-12 15:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c1e47615f2be4c5fa79eddc9c33aac64d99f6ec48cd55ce8fd43f9464298ab1Block Operator
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