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 3773964 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3775869 epoch_slot_no: 17469 block_no: 3773788 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1490 time: 2020-02-14 22:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe89588be08963e7fdba83478132a76aab0fe9ec317f2254f4e030dfa19db1fecBlock Operator
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