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 3765646 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3767550 epoch_slot_no: 9150 block_no: 3765470 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 911 time: 2020-02-13 00:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23a3a65d3e65dffe37f0e1c3ea44676b466e39625d9024fd8233714bcda0840bBlock Operator
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