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 3769648 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3771552 epoch_slot_no: 13152 block_no: 3769472 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2723 time: 2020-02-13 22:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe28384cc3094e4cda7a0dbbc8905df91593240e697ae9cd18d0527b03a2a08d1Block Operator
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