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 3771197 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3773101 epoch_slot_no: 14701 block_no: 3771021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1858 time: 2020-02-14 07:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x469d47183b7cb54ab9a338f1ae2c6eef3f7c79ff82dd63d328920eb2ea8a59c7Block Operator
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