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 3775686 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3777591 epoch_slot_no: 19191 block_no: 3775510 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2478 time: 2020-02-15 08:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68164717e488a458c3d13e21fd28a10788f9714c070a217aa819b469bed3b1e7Block Operator
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