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 3762578 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3764482 epoch_slot_no: 6082 block_no: 3762402 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1447 time: 2020-02-12 07:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad539d3931b422751d8c4a783eb26c82418157bd98e900c25360a78333336606Block Operator
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