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 3767308 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3769212 epoch_slot_no: 10812 block_no: 3767132 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1121 time: 2020-02-13 09:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b288ca2bbae38d9a67054ce55743bca6a0ad72430f397e0b808efd4f4f86b8cBlock Operator
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