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 3774997 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3776902 epoch_slot_no: 18502 block_no: 3774821 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-15 04:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7575427f5b360d78586cb72f527f70900f3e3442ee93c820f38f6be3b20634bBlock Operator
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