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 3766834 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3768738 epoch_slot_no: 10338 block_no: 3766658 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2020-02-13 07:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6f3dd76e7cad76ad40d716d779ca6396c329e2b69a11efd44a349811604b2bcBlock Operator
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