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 3768595 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3770499 epoch_slot_no: 12099 block_no: 3768419 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1556 time: 2020-02-13 16:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x368d1484b476abbe7f697f8b23dd5454c51dca0e10b893f1aa08fb11fb96eea7Block Operator
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