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 3768991 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3770895 epoch_slot_no: 12495 block_no: 3768815 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3408 time: 2020-02-13 19:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2974a4a6f4262507a664a2263c77abdc98747cbf2dcf9cf42d2e3a5fa5500cd6Block Operator
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