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 3764638 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3766542 epoch_slot_no: 8142 block_no: 3764462 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2235 time: 2020-02-12 18:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa90d4982f8cc918004142481ee6ac5ee733476bb88872309edaf924a74ca0f42Block Operator
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