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 3771251 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3773155 epoch_slot_no: 14755 block_no: 3771075 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3992 time: 2020-02-14 07:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11f6b33d8a031a2b4417f8544c5857e80be69522ae69b6cbfc37eb425299a0cdBlock Operator
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