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 3763977 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3765881 epoch_slot_no: 7481 block_no: 3763801 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5160 time: 2020-02-12 15:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa96865962708f3724b189a5c57a1ed028443683cac94964e1718a468c99130fbBlock Operator
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