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 3774165 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3776070 epoch_slot_no: 17670 block_no: 3773989 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1170 time: 2020-02-14 23:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x449e4f1909b8f68b8cf191d7ff2987045065cd5f24cb6b4584bf41dd80ccf0b2Block Operator
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