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 3768039 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3769943 epoch_slot_no: 11543 block_no: 3767863 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3049 time: 2020-02-13 13:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdf90f2ebe27902a53dc3b689c04275f6f6960d6ddea3e07f8841fb0e77da34aBlock Operator
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