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 3766604 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3768508 epoch_slot_no: 10108 block_no: 3766428 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1897 time: 2020-02-13 05:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0e5fde2b63d5962303e7b76fd5e1b2f0fdf45fa48e83586c2948862a01ba454Block Operator
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