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 3770712 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3772616 epoch_slot_no: 14216 block_no: 3770536 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7325 time: 2020-02-14 04:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5df77a5bc5a073c345f1f457622bc431255d9c0e02565a8b2fc11a379b4d7f81Block Operator
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