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 3771750 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3773654 epoch_slot_no: 15254 block_no: 3771574 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2020-02-14 10:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb16116adc4220a998599932ea371c488dd76dce5ee9e8e89c3ae02ff45efb707Block Operator
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