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 3774317 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3776222 epoch_slot_no: 17822 block_no: 3774141 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-02-15 00:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb8390a105ca0f6de82c6be8467f43ed4e28d24b37705a00878ebf28866bcc61Block Operator
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