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 3774182 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3776087 epoch_slot_no: 17687 block_no: 3774006 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2098 time: 2020-02-15 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7de643126f2edae6497a7be7a5c401ec9e4c145a6389cc4b25592793a288018Block Operator
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