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 3762295 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3764199 epoch_slot_no: 5799 block_no: 3762119 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1878 time: 2020-02-12 05:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb5e05da3f13465d9c88ee9d46bd784722d3be7b3247efd1d2d90104e6c1c911Block Operator
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