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 3768555 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3770459 epoch_slot_no: 12059 block_no: 3768379 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2020-02-13 16:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a6c4dc5bf23b31b7792cfd101531b26921dbdff8a5e9a1a83614e0357f14f54Block Operator
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