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 3764463 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3766367 epoch_slot_no: 7967 block_no: 3764287 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2510 time: 2020-02-12 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e21f9a559993bc19810c6db787b07dbcc877aa4cab16fbc7840927bf101dcaeBlock Operator
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