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 3771025 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3772929 epoch_slot_no: 14529 block_no: 3770849 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4464 time: 2020-02-14 06:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d77bdf4d339d2b94e63a000f411ccdb4a02f836eac15ac9dd7a21a6637a4fb6Block Operator
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