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 3769863 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3771767 epoch_slot_no: 13367 block_no: 3769687 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2970 time: 2020-02-14 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ccc6251c8fb059ed0713ae0e349f067db7e1e07cd17516add95318389b5e53eBlock Operator
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