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 3774542 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3776447 epoch_slot_no: 18047 block_no: 3774366 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6607 time: 2020-02-15 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedd66025bcbd57e66671111b20cdd7b06fb751ef51328c79fbd33110a6f86324Block Operator
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