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 3772712 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3774616 epoch_slot_no: 16216 block_no: 3772536 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3006 time: 2020-02-14 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b381b6a4aeb075346f3e3198869cfc34cd9154d781705552530c2e960678586Block Operator
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