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 3774281 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3776186 epoch_slot_no: 17786 block_no: 3774105 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5375 time: 2020-02-15 00:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x485a80c9cc65feaac1bc5d8297c53b11c4a6ca6fd869a87e0d1c50e39b872b3dBlock Operator
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