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 3774061 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3775966 epoch_slot_no: 17566 block_no: 3773885 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2020-02-14 23:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb334ebb4c9b4a8c4e038a716ce3313bb48fe7f88c18f80a8995b9d11ee6fde6dBlock Operator
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