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 3771524 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3773428 epoch_slot_no: 15028 block_no: 3771348 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1701 time: 2020-02-14 09:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee00929847c4fe50698f393e9ed880ebbf54400ff01a2445a2715e32ef46a21bBlock Operator
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