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 3766247 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3768151 epoch_slot_no: 9751 block_no: 3766071 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2335 time: 2020-02-13 03:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bb30901c068ba0c12788476ae9bebf4103242afe50a62f13f3373e52c643503Block Operator
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