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 3772442 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3774346 epoch_slot_no: 15946 block_no: 3772266 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-14 14:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe942a0581201950126c535b837dbab37fd1f26e683cb5a7ad3a776eaddfa028fBlock Operator
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