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 3769128 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3771032 epoch_slot_no: 12632 block_no: 3768952 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-13 19:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89c40c6a1dfe989524804cb4f352afd86de4b622015c3dff3967e2efe87afd44Block Operator
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