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 3773282 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3775187 epoch_slot_no: 16787 block_no: 3773106 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2242 time: 2020-02-14 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80f047c31d2fbb8b2134dbdec81c64515f6610bd6c6eade1239e2268fab5d043Block Operator
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