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 3768761 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3770665 epoch_slot_no: 12265 block_no: 3768585 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-13 17:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda956313611e169cffefaac46f58b0fb4dab504c93c20db7a8dce5c74eda60e4Block Operator
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