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 3773724 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3775629 epoch_slot_no: 17229 block_no: 3773548 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1623 time: 2020-02-14 21:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dfc88ab90f8537011dc9173aa26f2ae9fe3ebf4a3f4d47471e740499e8ae8eaBlock Operator
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