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 3766697 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3768601 epoch_slot_no: 10201 block_no: 3766521 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1659 time: 2020-02-13 06:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53b42cb088500cd973b34a1b11bad6bcb2724aee18d8aec13b37f416cf6537a4Block Operator
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