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 3769152 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3771056 epoch_slot_no: 12656 block_no: 3768976 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2381 time: 2020-02-13 20:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66cd3714ae1a5d0d0df5f9c0e374c5a57f658fd60813f6b75e0ed6e583e3b60dBlock Operator
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