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 3775136 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3777041 epoch_slot_no: 18641 block_no: 3774960 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1321 time: 2020-02-15 05:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c65356bbe81e03a93c53c5f865e0e7fcc93ada907b2c52558ba6c757b381dceBlock Operator
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