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 3766666 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3768570 epoch_slot_no: 10170 block_no: 3766490 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4929 time: 2020-02-13 06:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd598d540708d5bcdc7f6a6e42bab476ae600400f0fb15c92bda4a068bf97f2fBlock Operator
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