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 3762728 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3764632 epoch_slot_no: 6232 block_no: 3762552 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2654 time: 2020-02-12 08:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02baeabb9f1ac2b0dcc5f6955233601c09d43d038595ec4c7464db8e2574a26fBlock Operator
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