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 3769982 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3771886 epoch_slot_no: 13486 block_no: 3769806 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-02-14 00:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x823254be061eb811c90104667b50ba5fae15677964b3a7706c92bf1ab5dd16c2Block Operator
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