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 3773065 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3774970 epoch_slot_no: 16570 block_no: 3772889 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3044 time: 2020-02-14 17:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fb94bb09a9df0e679069b8e28148abf62626784082d2e8b43baedbe3a26a2fdBlock Operator
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