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 3768621 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3770525 epoch_slot_no: 12125 block_no: 3768445 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2432 time: 2020-02-13 17:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d9da8c9e37fa7bf26a015ee643ac41df41cfe4198cfd2c4e5c46c64af5145ffBlock Operator
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