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 3764244 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3766148 epoch_slot_no: 7748 block_no: 3764068 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2020-02-12 16:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6447e93bf0aaa20d4ad844c14eb9fcbbe2f88abf5409883035dc69bb29afe7b9Block Operator
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