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 3771895 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3773799 epoch_slot_no: 15399 block_no: 3771719 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4632 time: 2020-02-14 11:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0106ff580079a315436e7d1bdabf166c2e7d0c30b71cc7f2e73306d9b3c7df84Block Operator
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