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 3771612 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3773516 epoch_slot_no: 15116 block_no: 3771436 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-14 09:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb633ad58060a646ad8dd54322daf9e19a20db2e097149542bcf7e72d390b3df2Block Operator
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