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 3771810 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3773714 epoch_slot_no: 15314 block_no: 3771634 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3883 time: 2020-02-14 10:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73202f6d5715acc053bd6709c6fea3aae66a7d6b359628f5ba682ef6cdbe65eeBlock Operator
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