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 3767501 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3769405 epoch_slot_no: 11005 block_no: 3767325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3559 time: 2020-02-13 10:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafabcd056b46161eb53b2ca73dc14be6738ed24e75ed680ddb37ecc960b3bf8eBlock Operator
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