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 3771496 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3773400 epoch_slot_no: 15000 block_no: 3771320 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2020-02-14 09:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57d05c14a0ba90476e400f3104a4d5ae83e8635f0330567a03bd3cda5e8364dbBlock Operator
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