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 3764558 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3766462 epoch_slot_no: 8062 block_no: 3764382 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3889 time: 2020-02-12 18:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f47d30ac885f111d0eb504816d9fa47ae990eae64049bebf4f529f0c17fc0c3Block Operator
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