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 3774152 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3776057 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 3773976 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6994 time: 2020-02-14 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1f90547929de99092fac608026e60b86e108a185edf7920e7b3939a742e5615Block Operator
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