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 3765561 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3767465 epoch_slot_no: 9065 block_no: 3765385 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1268 time: 2020-02-13 00:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0478fb6da93210fbe00277c6b20388e0c81e23e621c103a8c96216d101a03166Block Operator
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