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 3772743 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3774647 epoch_slot_no: 16247 block_no: 3772567 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5336 time: 2020-02-14 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf769b41748cf07fbcbdf7b3232cd1bd8316bb9e47d2e78fd807744d87caddc4eBlock Operator
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