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 3762671 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3764575 epoch_slot_no: 6175 block_no: 3762495 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-02-12 08:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7011b045ab5197bb1173f8a71e5e11dd2147a0ecebf6ee1e200a8b8dede75eabBlock Operator
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