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 3774781 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3776686 epoch_slot_no: 18286 block_no: 3774605 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2237 time: 2020-02-15 03:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05c1d617d25cdf2e2950861adb7d9bf231f0111bfccabb3b9ff8a8237a94c0e1Block Operator
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