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 3772911 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3774816 epoch_slot_no: 16416 block_no: 3772735 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-14 16:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x052b93dd95db19b58120ae55f62d0e9a54eb8026e0cd8c6ea8282efb4b4cf6d9Block Operator
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