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 3775335 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3777240 epoch_slot_no: 18840 block_no: 3775159 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2020-02-15 06:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa15c162c2c5de30b82d3afadda4ab45e9fc6f9bb58ac66b7aa692f6750355e8dBlock Operator
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