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 3772285 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3774189 epoch_slot_no: 15789 block_no: 3772109 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1327 time: 2020-02-14 13:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3283ae320ffa848767ea8a9b9a4e1c8ee9d934be5247fe2d20b33a0e6cdc611dBlock Operator
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