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 3765379 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3767283 epoch_slot_no: 8883 block_no: 3765203 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1849 time: 2020-02-12 23:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70f7800afae8eb5f17d133f1e100f4c2e5e9acbb0f991dee2bd19e217522831cBlock Operator
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