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 3768776 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3770680 epoch_slot_no: 12280 block_no: 3768600 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1359 time: 2020-02-13 17:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x510b7bf05228d3b6b8ff467b34334dff486cd42214fc34d5ba7d38c358ae082eBlock Operator
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