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 3769405 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3771309 epoch_slot_no: 12909 block_no: 3769229 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2020-02-13 21:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ad221014b2d63686176102e4eda3ae9e7f278faa7d7d7517ae1f99678168ca5Block Operator
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