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 3769409 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3771313 epoch_slot_no: 12913 block_no: 3769233 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2746 time: 2020-02-13 21:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f933a01542fa74cbb1d8c1d32617ce3810c9649fd43b7780317c71cc35d1c14Block Operator
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