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 3772583 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3774487 epoch_slot_no: 16087 block_no: 3772407 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2998 time: 2020-02-14 15:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27fc611d10271c30ae056312a7a513bb9648287a6d7eac39d4cb20f45e7a849bBlock Operator
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