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 3770858 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3772762 epoch_slot_no: 14362 block_no: 3770682 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 921 time: 2020-02-14 05:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x197f369fcbd5b758a0bc4efdcd19e11624776f59e26aafb4235297e6f30e0f3bBlock Operator
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