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 3764766 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3766670 epoch_slot_no: 8270 block_no: 3764590 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1249 time: 2020-02-12 19:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35aa773ea5706b1a102bec0640a8a35ca82ac0c9af5507edb4fc43d02d748267Block Operator
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