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 3769522 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3771426 epoch_slot_no: 13026 block_no: 3769346 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2020-02-13 22:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dfc00a9bbba834df268d231dc59b3aae444c2df1061f8eb96e1badfea0ba201Block Operator
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