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 3772183 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3774087 epoch_slot_no: 15687 block_no: 3772007 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3873 time: 2020-02-14 12:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe49a8fab7fa9e32175903c4c7291bdd8ae01e993f9fdc2181dbf9ecfb3907af2Block Operator
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