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 3776122 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3778027 epoch_slot_no: 19627 block_no: 3775946 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1309 time: 2020-02-15 10:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43aa6038ba8dcfb0edbf9b82f58862cf8ad24f519e2d9b347a7eb57e5058aa5fBlock Operator
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