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 3773532 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3775437 epoch_slot_no: 17037 block_no: 3773356 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3709 time: 2020-02-14 20:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafa92b3ed5f905c193114bf12ee9634efa8403d5f0a375167f1cc44fb7751143Block Operator
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