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 3766837 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3768741 epoch_slot_no: 10341 block_no: 3766661 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2020-02-13 07:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb669f3ebe276810324cdc7e605d7748d5f29b8be15de3dbfe641287721f76d3dBlock Operator
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