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 3769007 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3770911 epoch_slot_no: 12511 block_no: 3768831 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2073 time: 2020-02-13 19:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57602f5b50ae224829b356ef822f49dee229c9ef586ece1f44c69a832ca1759eBlock Operator
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