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 3771456 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3773360 epoch_slot_no: 14960 block_no: 3771280 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3882 time: 2020-02-14 08:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d471d4576502814c639b0d8f30f053b36e1d22ffdaf85b83430486b6527abf5Block Operator
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