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 3774068 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3775973 epoch_slot_no: 17573 block_no: 3773892 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2245 time: 2020-02-14 23:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a62c5aaad6dff7a4c822085a3c15ae901be285242fe44000a8490ec3c0067a2Block Operator
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