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 3771455 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3773359 epoch_slot_no: 14959 block_no: 3771279 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 12022 time: 2020-02-14 08:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ee1f52ba366f611245bd856ae19c441c8195070efeb3932e1edde5270916a71Block Operator
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