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 3766422 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3768326 epoch_slot_no: 9926 block_no: 3766246 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2020-02-13 04:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1898daa380e6e0f84a432e9b1eafbef52c709013248716ae6cb430575a765a34Block Operator
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