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 3760689 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3762593 epoch_slot_no: 4193 block_no: 3760513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1345 time: 2020-02-11 21:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2335218a4912aff73cd36dcb04ef74707b676fa976cb86a10317251232665252Block Operator
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