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 3764795 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3766699 epoch_slot_no: 8299 block_no: 3764619 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-02-12 19:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18dab8b0d49f8fd3e08cd7e6713992620c8efb677b1317122d7ced44c8522df0Block Operator
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