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 3770097 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3772001 epoch_slot_no: 13601 block_no: 3769921 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2333 time: 2020-02-14 01:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5067066c743caa983051918498bf0afe3a3990adabf868af321a837df59e0d36Block Operator
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