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 3759224 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3761105 epoch_slot_no: 2705 block_no: 3759048 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2028 time: 2020-02-11 12:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72a84f581c75f66400354f1d650315a8bbac0d28040f98c77cc1882e4d86a76bBlock Operator
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