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 3764016 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3765920 epoch_slot_no: 7520 block_no: 3763840 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2076 time: 2020-02-12 15:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb160eff80d06ca0a29660e44cfea625b40b5a4dbad77653dd680f17829694d35Block Operator
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