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 3765046 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3766950 epoch_slot_no: 8550 block_no: 3764870 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-02-12 21:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2277badb294bd33a6df9cf179a8131fde1960b39108375b62dbfd266d66da62eBlock Operator
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