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 3773884 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3775789 epoch_slot_no: 17389 block_no: 3773708 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2578 time: 2020-02-14 22:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ab5ad8194f00a62c2386736c49f0f4195b450ea5e1bf30b4172035ce4804136Block Operator
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