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 3773708 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3775613 epoch_slot_no: 17213 block_no: 3773532 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2020-02-14 21:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e919345eb2b309c37d70fe792d73c6779e8b0d3a3c1409035f02837c0326000Block Operator
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