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 3768894 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3770798 epoch_slot_no: 12398 block_no: 3768718 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2570 time: 2020-02-13 18:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x221c7747116996389e171c9e0f22bd68a893ca69ec628c966adace1771486ac2Block Operator
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