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 3769653 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3771557 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 3769477 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5139 time: 2020-02-13 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39c2e125ef1acac798d2188c172f153675f7121ef15249c11c5c90d2e7f0862eBlock Operator
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