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 3771412 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3773316 epoch_slot_no: 14916 block_no: 3771236 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1664 time: 2020-02-14 08:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42e464ea05e651358f45714ff7a067d556cda2f02c48c7bd174818a08a7dd922Block Operator
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