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 3767048 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3768952 epoch_slot_no: 10552 block_no: 3766872 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1305 time: 2020-02-13 08:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7016207d37c24cc03d5f6ec489e0b4fd580b5e50d78b460cc0beca764d9bb8f9Block Operator
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