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 3774818 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3776723 epoch_slot_no: 18323 block_no: 3774642 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2216 time: 2020-02-15 03:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa09c64464c307d87bec921c7deca1800ec1a9190fd7a408f7cd999729cb15799Block Operator
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