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 3771483 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3773387 epoch_slot_no: 14987 block_no: 3771307 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2777 time: 2020-02-14 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60ca7c1a8ee20ea7af9f0624886e183595c4b5a5ad25ecd1673f3d38345b7ceeBlock Operator
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