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 3767096 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3769000 epoch_slot_no: 10600 block_no: 3766920 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1573 time: 2020-02-13 08:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f3ea14dce1f4274402f40e715f85339d0cf8b45cefa1f97ea9e43282742e2fdBlock Operator
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