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 3768516 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3770420 epoch_slot_no: 12020 block_no: 3768340 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-13 16:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3955ee1b3eb816e44ee5046685a0479cea716639066de9da4c3b6f23e7c7cba3Block Operator
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