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 3770399 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3772303 epoch_slot_no: 13903 block_no: 3770223 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2362 time: 2020-02-14 02:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3ce8bdd7b14954126816ee87bfe54c428e3d791f4995bacf7004ae7bde857a1Block Operator
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