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 3775338 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3777243 epoch_slot_no: 18843 block_no: 3775162 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2736 time: 2020-02-15 06:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xceeb2e2d650970b1eb71e663a5080462070136d6956b66f27c46bb908eb14119Block Operator
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