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 3770251 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3772155 epoch_slot_no: 13755 block_no: 3770075 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1286 time: 2020-02-14 02:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x017fede405cf20b75dd73c4d7ab4532c6aa2b111df0a4196d46c2166f59763f6Block Operator
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