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 3773210 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3775115 epoch_slot_no: 16715 block_no: 3773034 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2054 time: 2020-02-14 18:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f45eac49a35cbe2e9d24b2f4833fbaf3d2366800159e1a9cf05bd89c79611feBlock Operator
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