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 3764264 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3766168 epoch_slot_no: 7768 block_no: 3764088 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-02-12 16:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fa9d8704e9004f08be6cd1e9dfdfca529bd95ce95ff7f50e8a0bc2dcf0bfbe8Block Operator
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