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 3764251 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3766155 epoch_slot_no: 7755 block_no: 3764075 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4107 time: 2020-02-12 16:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadb8484b56fca9b134805472f7a8d84733eaaa6992ad4a785ee46654317eb05cBlock Operator
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