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 3770786 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3772690 epoch_slot_no: 14290 block_no: 3770610 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2466 time: 2020-02-14 05:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2da0ec036eeb05f0a42fa361e65881a4bad7038f96f60eb4c51c4bc497d200ecBlock Operator
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