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 3769984 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3771888 epoch_slot_no: 13488 block_no: 3769808 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2314 time: 2020-02-14 00:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdbeb4dda74a051fce2cdc6fa5cc516577711bb8a7e11cd2db056ed5c6843e50Block Operator
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