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 3771501 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3773405 epoch_slot_no: 15005 block_no: 3771325 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2020-02-14 09:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbecade7d29fb6a5a86adc3e3bab889841f701f5bfc50f910b5590616b3cbc0b9Block Operator
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