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 3764993 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3766897 epoch_slot_no: 8497 block_no: 3764817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3985 time: 2020-02-12 20:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18e04296955ae2a3edad315868e6e027f9914527cb4d417e258b8130eeb319b6Block Operator
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