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 3765396 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3767300 epoch_slot_no: 8900 block_no: 3765220 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2081 time: 2020-02-12 23:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79bddc5359194416c98f387e486a5060e052fc5d862108e349e9294b00603fd3Block Operator
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