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 3772017 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3773921 epoch_slot_no: 15521 block_no: 3771841 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-02-14 11:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x523f719e199bc161458baaf3a7b2ebb38963e247bf5e37dc0cc37ce201b78b92Block Operator
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