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 3768718 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3770622 epoch_slot_no: 12222 block_no: 3768542 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3460 time: 2020-02-13 17:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x621d4ecfc376e206af702edbfe45e259deb976520c9ca2c9ecff3c972ac29feaBlock Operator
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