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 3757977 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3759858 epoch_slot_no: 1458 block_no: 3757801 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2119 time: 2020-02-11 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc023330f2a18209823de101628e47b5a18f88348378f50358d582807e39b2194Block Operator
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