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 3772948 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3774853 epoch_slot_no: 16453 block_no: 3772772 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2020-02-14 17:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9806d00cb5bdfd01b71f36db5b5fd4804aecc9fa04b91345c1387194b4428a16Block Operator
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