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 3769457 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3771361 epoch_slot_no: 12961 block_no: 3769281 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1693 time: 2020-02-13 21:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93fb482d7d44db28dbddffe3c6b8c9934e35533ada47419c2aa45a14fd94d5c5Block Operator
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