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 3771023 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3772927 epoch_slot_no: 14527 block_no: 3770847 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-02-14 06:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3c0c430d40759dee170a7f9bc52c9503b6b3ac66aefb04eaf2e5c9c6f5d4cefBlock Operator
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