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 3766427 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3768331 epoch_slot_no: 9931 block_no: 3766251 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3150 time: 2020-02-13 04:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73d48459e9cccc3d3e788d1eba57e764c1048f67063116d50923f823abb2c5fdBlock Operator
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