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 3768425 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3770329 epoch_slot_no: 11929 block_no: 3768249 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2020-02-13 16:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x937830f531a9988c5c4649b749e0c8b8fef68c3856cf80d329566ac471bfaf18Block Operator
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