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 3775161 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3777066 epoch_slot_no: 18666 block_no: 3774985 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2020-02-15 05:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa88201a355da30407d56841894ec9a4caf900deefd6cc040212e949a4e32c2d9Block Operator
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