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 3766443 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3768347 epoch_slot_no: 9947 block_no: 3766267 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6418 time: 2020-02-13 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc78b53c61132746ee487727202ad15f88d5c397b675888f4787ba94fbdd8a43Block Operator
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