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 3767602 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3769506 epoch_slot_no: 11106 block_no: 3767426 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2020-02-13 11:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8126b6cf232a52c88815f3abaf0cc2d7aa27762f99fe2a27da3fd1195571ec2eBlock Operator
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