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 3769258 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3771162 epoch_slot_no: 12762 block_no: 3769082 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-13 20:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x951d3830980c343074cada2cf6404ca1132ccb04a07160e4a32acd901cf3cf3bBlock Operator
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