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 3774562 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3776467 epoch_slot_no: 18067 block_no: 3774386 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4792 time: 2020-02-15 02:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb871f23145e0fe149495dff4edb288ab4c04590e8120f90598dc2c6787ee5061Block Operator
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