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 3766053 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3767957 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 3765877 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 11470 time: 2020-02-13 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d595061f7abf8a0e502f2509413987a844ad7f0a2edc337738213402718ff9eBlock Operator
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