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 3771781 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3773685 epoch_slot_no: 15285 block_no: 3771605 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1492 time: 2020-02-14 10:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bb8448407dfcc0a5576a14c3ea61da2dc5410be81c33d9a0aa4e257d1701836Block Operator
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