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 3770834 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3772738 epoch_slot_no: 14338 block_no: 3770658 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-14 05:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17d6f8d3ef782bebc3ce81f45547356cabb4a7e7657abf284c62f74dcd5674c7Block Operator
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