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 3773539 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3775444 epoch_slot_no: 17044 block_no: 3773363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-02-14 20:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bebee9722ab1222e139a302215543024017df92c706106a83780de89ea504a5Block Operator
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