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 3772247 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3774151 epoch_slot_no: 15751 block_no: 3772071 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1631 time: 2020-02-14 13:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4707af8191be3311c8c991ae4e015df427755df5bb3add0e4b93be9c98a49c1fBlock Operator
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