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 3766596 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3768500 epoch_slot_no: 10100 block_no: 3766420 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2899 time: 2020-02-13 05:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb3ce9c4738b4af2fcaef955bf50c4631c7df5db20e6ccf5c153ea4c59c89a81Block Operator
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