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 3771822 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3773726 epoch_slot_no: 15326 block_no: 3771646 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1618 time: 2020-02-14 10:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58d4cd3da260caf1d7235aa5247d05725973f27c2f16c156a0a659d10e4afd2eBlock Operator
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