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 3765490 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3767394 epoch_slot_no: 8994 block_no: 3765314 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1754 time: 2020-02-12 23:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c673fcd6a9b67d4d71675c5d0952ec0b658431598eac72b20f75e92c7fc9fedBlock Operator
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