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 3772204 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3774108 epoch_slot_no: 15708 block_no: 3772028 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-02-14 13:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a3d7567b8262bb19795161e4557c12afc7cf9862686f1d46ed6e9e55e08b28bBlock Operator
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