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 3767041 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3768945 epoch_slot_no: 10545 block_no: 3766865 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2020-02-13 08:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x963a11217c67ddaa899d33481a7c836cc7c78c31d7bfe0168b425342b65411e2Block Operator
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