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 3765380 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3767284 epoch_slot_no: 8884 block_no: 3765204 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2655 time: 2020-02-12 23:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86912b0c53c851133b3cf677bf02e52ffc580d06b3c1ba05e2cef57027b4f9ddBlock Operator
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