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 3768750 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3770654 epoch_slot_no: 12254 block_no: 3768574 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2233 time: 2020-02-13 17:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa738ac6b45beb5374941cd68c4b295d5b5da173f8306a596f9dfb84048db5c5Block Operator
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