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 3773650 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3775555 epoch_slot_no: 17155 block_no: 3773474 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1521 time: 2020-02-14 21:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8576e0f547baa9910d1769a7e2f27e666bb7d7d429dabc9ac56cc5568d498ceeBlock Operator
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