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 3764746 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3766650 epoch_slot_no: 8250 block_no: 3764570 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2020-02-12 19:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe05c829ab44efa0a470311652740ca2da26307c3eb5ca6ed6ef1fd454db861d5Block Operator
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