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 3769795 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3771699 epoch_slot_no: 13299 block_no: 3769619 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3660 time: 2020-02-13 23:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaaccd99b99567c8d6d248697e44b3d2286b71988745b711a7972767ee644bd03Block Operator
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