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 3771227 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3773131 epoch_slot_no: 14731 block_no: 3771051 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1627 time: 2020-02-14 07:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1c99202e075b14fe3ffb1e33225c668038ba3883b037c35671f0cd0eb801d23Block Operator
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