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 3766755 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3768659 epoch_slot_no: 10259 block_no: 3766579 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3222 time: 2020-02-13 06:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8de7e5b544708b3d684100f977bc67cc0f97f2dcf08251639ad64552f71377d5Block Operator
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