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 3764574 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3766478 epoch_slot_no: 8078 block_no: 3764398 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3113 time: 2020-02-12 18:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6df9a778e0f9912348190e6e64c4f5f60dd947be096a055176a400ed4ced397Block Operator
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