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 3764241 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3766145 epoch_slot_no: 7745 block_no: 3764065 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1233 time: 2020-02-12 16:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x948b659aeaddf38f0aa647af15f19f9cd2eeaa0074d9d5b648d6678d53f5cf21Block Operator
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