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 3766023 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3767927 epoch_slot_no: 9527 block_no: 3765847 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4058 time: 2020-02-13 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ade5c3746ef55c8caa1b365c2aa543b9ba57f6e6d4394b1a5257a3d3a2d41faBlock Operator
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