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 3768442 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3770346 epoch_slot_no: 11946 block_no: 3768266 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3181 time: 2020-02-13 16:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4efff6477bc46bc3ddd05e379c593be24775d64c2d91d96efc831bd1a8bad8beBlock Operator
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