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 3769565 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3771469 epoch_slot_no: 13069 block_no: 3769389 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1631 time: 2020-02-13 22:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf45826c54186cf20d0119d22d4b66220ff395e85485e9f54f252228bc56501adBlock Operator
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