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 3760628 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3762532 epoch_slot_no: 4132 block_no: 3760452 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2020-02-11 20:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdaf12a2fc5b291c7071f2da651ee2f00a5044b98a4766de087c3fb65fd5edc6Block Operator
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