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 3771782 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3773686 epoch_slot_no: 15286 block_no: 3771606 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2054 time: 2020-02-14 10:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bfd5e628b98ac5b782cf841962509e4daffa07f09f2f9d8e9a9e84256aa0121Block Operator
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