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 3768393 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3770297 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 3768217 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13321 time: 2020-02-13 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8ea56f90b6ec5e0c0d7e1386db4fc06236f4fb65da3fe009b151e7d9b7ce3ffBlock Operator
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