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 3768989 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3770893 epoch_slot_no: 12493 block_no: 3768813 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1174 time: 2020-02-13 19:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0eef27d3db48c8d3a0112cbfa89aa32a75bc8580faf43a7b6bff7992fa5e5ceBlock Operator
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