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 3767218 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3769122 epoch_slot_no: 10722 block_no: 3767042 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2610 time: 2020-02-13 09:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39bb6d7cd4f1e3564467d661e6ab9db6a9563f980666e960be443b651e75e11cBlock Operator
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