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 3768875 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3770779 epoch_slot_no: 12379 block_no: 3768699 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2020-02-13 18:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc613baa7db1f23fce8ec35107e2fb2757a9355d24e7db5241e426e43dca3369cBlock Operator
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