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 3768238 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3770142 epoch_slot_no: 11742 block_no: 3768062 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2221 time: 2020-02-13 14:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ed6eeb1d93e0ab62d487987ec2aa9724fd346c014bd6052d3054a136ef887e9Block Operator
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