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 3774922 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3776827 epoch_slot_no: 18427 block_no: 3774746 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2468 time: 2020-02-15 04:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebc438ddb5c731ca55d954c9cbc689ee02da58c354bb11d38a4b7359b0804f84Block Operator
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