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 3764000 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3765904 epoch_slot_no: 7504 block_no: 3763824 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2020-02-12 15:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x298ecf5c544724c666cc958670767d9f1ccdc42babc9e8a73996af86762a4c40Block Operator
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