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 3774236 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3776141 epoch_slot_no: 17741 block_no: 3774060 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2015 time: 2020-02-15 00:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x556883b8788d3e7bbca5c30e9298b7418ec3cdaf18e5d0c2c3d6601bf27fafe6Block Operator
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