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 3768939 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3770843 epoch_slot_no: 12443 block_no: 3768763 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2020-02-13 18:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98a5ff56e184e43d50f24ae6f08c8f550979c59715185a854b5df3d9b486d905Block Operator
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