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 3764606 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3766510 epoch_slot_no: 8110 block_no: 3764430 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3610 time: 2020-02-12 18:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a9b15732a26dfc4e7aa3d0e5e971a769e55a87f6836d1057a6a6be0d13a78e1Block Operator
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