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 3765097 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3767001 epoch_slot_no: 8601 block_no: 3764921 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2020-02-12 21:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e0bebb4b807bd72256bc5df3a4bb67014b279dc7eec56c54e75701df3c128dfBlock Operator
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