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 3767040 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3768944 epoch_slot_no: 10544 block_no: 3766864 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1531 time: 2020-02-13 08:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb97d707dd154e270673192b22f6e8f207d014db62e65b229abff36eb1204b4a2Block Operator
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