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 3764493 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3766397 epoch_slot_no: 7997 block_no: 3764317 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3523 time: 2020-02-12 18:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79356521cd41ce8859521e9448e0adb5f570c28ddf370120f82acc6077a1b30aBlock Operator
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