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 3768377 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3770281 epoch_slot_no: 11881 block_no: 3768201 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3632 time: 2020-02-13 15:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb02039842d62a1ecee3fc53910dbc1080473d76a413575afff3594d7308b3f44Block Operator
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