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 3772563 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3774467 epoch_slot_no: 16067 block_no: 3772387 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3295 time: 2020-02-14 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21cf257e95b32754923b023e0281ae64eb3b82a8c79cc43385df77b00d8f2584Block Operator
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