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 3775319 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3777224 epoch_slot_no: 18824 block_no: 3775143 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2020-02-15 06:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdc7907559d6112a5bd4144e39ed7597b88fbda958d9abcf4ec9697d21630e60Block Operator
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