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 3770368 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3772272 epoch_slot_no: 13872 block_no: 3770192 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1893 time: 2020-02-14 02:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc60ec6d5974a6c87dcaf9f7ae3befca30a72600808c2fbd58ca96e454f25208cBlock Operator
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