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 3768375 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3770279 epoch_slot_no: 11879 block_no: 3768199 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2020-02-13 15:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54f52f081fa33c3b5b32b88414d5c7155069e4893ca943e363a0d51415cc475cBlock Operator
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