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 3771299 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3773203 epoch_slot_no: 14803 block_no: 3771123 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1730 time: 2020-02-14 07:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57ae7cacfd1a73a2e1b3f796a2c81903888c3f2610d0106f79fbef9f80044383Block Operator
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