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 3769393 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3771297 epoch_slot_no: 12897 block_no: 3769217 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1691 time: 2020-02-13 21:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73990ed129378afa4aae2fd08d63158c1bb678046d4541e4c38d9bbdbff2a109Block Operator
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