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 3772922 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3774827 epoch_slot_no: 16427 block_no: 3772746 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2792 time: 2020-02-14 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaedba4bc17cf2346d9d2863a3df704b507af69acb4754273aa3211ca7de9ac80Block Operator
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