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 3772173 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3774077 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 3771997 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7140 time: 2020-02-14 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84c9f3155f4e2744a45dbb1e1423cc4ccabe5423d4bcef12af1eb690d1c0115dBlock Operator
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