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 3768313 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3770217 epoch_slot_no: 11817 block_no: 3768137 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3572 time: 2020-02-13 15:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27bbcef8ce94747dc2fbec61cecc76cedf4d283f50f13c11299be661cdf3523bBlock Operator
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