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 3775374 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3777279 epoch_slot_no: 18879 block_no: 3775198 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1317 time: 2020-02-15 06:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ce9c16590e3acbf95132433fab2f8ddd48ff2db83b714d5ac79c123fccb8e2cBlock Operator
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