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 3764864 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3766768 epoch_slot_no: 8368 block_no: 3764688 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4472 time: 2020-02-12 20:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe912d6fde01bad716413f9aa196dcc2c75a46625a8b2fc316e610e5cff75bd8eBlock Operator
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