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 3768788 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3770692 epoch_slot_no: 12292 block_no: 3768612 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1317 time: 2020-02-13 18:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87b3e29ffeb9ebf7c1e2231fe58e57a768cbfbbe9e2cbb230ac6db54b8e17d7cBlock Operator
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