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 3767814 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3769718 epoch_slot_no: 11318 block_no: 3767638 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3457 time: 2020-02-13 12:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53d63709efd9d334c9f69087b2f6c9a6a0ee2d27179da03700f17d6267c571dfBlock Operator
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