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 3774881 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3776786 epoch_slot_no: 18386 block_no: 3774705 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2065 time: 2020-02-15 03:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bac1a382dd57f1e05d731879ffc17d855d3034c1354981ccdb3d7d7b0aad772Block Operator
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