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 3767678 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3769582 epoch_slot_no: 11182 block_no: 3767502 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2910 time: 2020-02-13 11:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6f7cf60afb9fcaa3ab9de9efbf11bf7a012a21204beb2951e4c6fe5a8311ee4Block Operator
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