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 3763787 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3765691 epoch_slot_no: 7291 block_no: 3763611 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1710 time: 2020-02-12 14:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38eabcdfd36310130306cc11764b0e961f54733a74ff5dc29474418a5834e437Block Operator
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