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 3771460 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3773364 epoch_slot_no: 14964 block_no: 3771284 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1660 time: 2020-02-14 08:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12e37cf07c6c0bd650890dcab542399c2cb3adf4d75cf31de03933d277c5cc46Block Operator
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