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 3773125 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3775030 epoch_slot_no: 16630 block_no: 3772949 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-14 18:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb34d9b2af6d9a8cb4a41477e8fc50f51b3353482b0cb582a04d4a09c55e5084dBlock Operator
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