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 3764464 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3766368 epoch_slot_no: 7968 block_no: 3764288 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2909 time: 2020-02-12 18:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf893f08170bb755414c76a1a970716673c5aba63fce860cd475f8cf0a2987b93Block Operator
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