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 3772967 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3774872 epoch_slot_no: 16472 block_no: 3772791 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2624 time: 2020-02-14 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20c904f0e1af8ea5992283eed0c4198622a90ad31a1faadea8dc8dcbee00ae92Block Operator
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