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 3772535 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3774439 epoch_slot_no: 16039 block_no: 3772359 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2296 time: 2020-02-14 14:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23d3a4955491f5332eda5560e262091bb3e1a1a27c677c944ad8c7523c4dfc8fBlock Operator
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