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 3764620 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3766524 epoch_slot_no: 8124 block_no: 3764444 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-02-12 18:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25227f01fbc8b4d660a3af90a01b88a235468239d53e3cff82c7195f5228718eBlock Operator
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