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 3768862 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3770766 epoch_slot_no: 12366 block_no: 3768686 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3568 time: 2020-02-13 18:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd47e616d13d01713281a53955c521ce75f418bbf98e10bea96303a411f99e75Block Operator
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