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 3768406 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3770310 epoch_slot_no: 11910 block_no: 3768230 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1609 time: 2020-02-13 15:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e6a698192e4fc68117537ba79568b4472cd8a1d01358b5f728afca59eaa6b9eBlock Operator
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