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 3771476 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3773380 epoch_slot_no: 14980 block_no: 3771300 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-02-14 08:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8723a8f161f15c40400940f0d6c91555db738a87d9bc5eb9749aabac49814f46Block Operator
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