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 3765733 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3767637 epoch_slot_no: 9237 block_no: 3765557 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2643 time: 2020-02-13 01:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x987c89ef07e2e7adcca54ded0e7cb8336e10aa601d488e9412fc6c31a925c22fBlock Operator
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