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 3713762 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3715645 epoch_slot_no: 445 block_no: 3713588 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 996 time: 2020-02-01 00:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7aa4e1a22b81dc1214d9d8b497778909b82a8058b7e7e58c28e5d44451331e06Block Operator
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