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 3765814 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3767718 epoch_slot_no: 9318 block_no: 3765638 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1272 time: 2020-02-13 01:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5a06cd2d0a17ffe9aa9b43963bfa5cd883e26a7cb91a401261eedd37ad67aaaBlock Operator
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