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 3771473 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3773377 epoch_slot_no: 14977 block_no: 3771297 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-14 08:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x781772049d8a8441f058595adedb12a379337bd2419f1f457b53fff37ea5fa24Block Operator
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