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 3771391 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3773295 epoch_slot_no: 14895 block_no: 3771215 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1975 time: 2020-02-14 08:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97d05c160d56e2793edc162ddf26cbec78135ce51fa48a22662d563e211ccea9Block Operator
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