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 3771669 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3773573 epoch_slot_no: 15173 block_no: 3771493 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2379 time: 2020-02-14 10:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c0c62a9fa0bdee59d325122c8d961e9147364c09d28c1364dd48e512efe9a76Block Operator
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