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 3771843 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3773747 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 3771667 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5334 time: 2020-02-14 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96af393ba5f31f732be82ddf32f0f670a6a2eab7759ee80db78060169efb31f2Block Operator
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