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 3768605 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3770509 epoch_slot_no: 12109 block_no: 3768429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2274 time: 2020-02-13 17:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16d56e3a6d7c3cf4256de9ac5a8f0e7c07ff7f32c8075acc7098c5b6231ac140Block Operator
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