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 3764445 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3766349 epoch_slot_no: 7949 block_no: 3764269 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2715 time: 2020-02-12 17:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb727d757ae18d9a3cfaa118d89367482cbe2ef80a334d6166226583dbda1d8a4Block Operator
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