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 3773017 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3774922 epoch_slot_no: 16522 block_no: 3772841 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2826 time: 2020-02-14 17:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8ac9e9167ad776af6c5cf3028bae0c20f86da99abe1acfe628312d2d54a8ce5Block Operator
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