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 3772231 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3774135 epoch_slot_no: 15735 block_no: 3772055 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2518 time: 2020-02-14 13:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a809ac188252d6ea4f7f3be785f044cf09ee48b1312af89096a1219a1402d37Block Operator
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