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 3766762 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3768666 epoch_slot_no: 10266 block_no: 3766586 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1990 time: 2020-02-13 06:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3f149204931b78248edc106197a4f5c3e5e91b135ee02804c5d538e25b87dd1Block Operator
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