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 3773224 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3775129 epoch_slot_no: 16729 block_no: 3773048 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1776 time: 2020-02-14 18:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79b65fac8583781495c3ff13f3b42f8b296a48c25b9af378a4ba956ed2f54c8bBlock Operator
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