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 3765903 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3767807 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 3765727 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4086 time: 2020-02-13 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x493141bc21783a5d432b9cc50472ca19601c9ad7ed6555c55e5620cc954e6455Block Operator
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