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 3770991 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3772895 epoch_slot_no: 14495 block_no: 3770815 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-02-14 06:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50df2ea5cbf4195e143cfab678586605717832b05f82bb582db1c3b4232b7d78Block Operator
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