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 3772311 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3774215 epoch_slot_no: 15815 block_no: 3772135 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5303 time: 2020-02-14 13:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x870fb06c69ca233a216487ad5406bacd037df2ff534976743af20b9948314189Block Operator
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