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 3768036 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3769940 epoch_slot_no: 11540 block_no: 3767860 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2020-02-13 13:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeec31f6f58cb4d545c1ed0e2f9d80f6679076af2cea4e0f4f43c72af56f819a9Block Operator
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