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 3764245 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3766149 epoch_slot_no: 7749 block_no: 3764069 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1316 time: 2020-02-12 16:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x833732fc7edefe95b66d35e94235d6b753e0bb50600f53670547d7d55107dcdbBlock Operator
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