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 3774833 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3776738 epoch_slot_no: 18338 block_no: 3774657 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2020-02-15 03:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x373d39a5bfd0128caff12808de71f73e0aae773e3102d2f05d1afe3b5c295569Block Operator
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