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 3773916 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3775821 epoch_slot_no: 17421 block_no: 3773740 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2200 time: 2020-02-14 22:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x170290a5aa4ec9f0cc48ae5c63308b223deb16d26a29cb42001e66f4774c3b1fBlock Operator
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