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 3772065 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3773969 epoch_slot_no: 15569 block_no: 3771889 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1709 time: 2020-02-14 12:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb72ed9b1210c829a021b1d0aff6dae91f839059130ae558ab95a03042ddce70fBlock Operator
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