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 3775412 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3777317 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 3775236 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10425 time: 2020-02-15 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x296c0223819b6b43b8e5c2e57b50b13283747043b06027535a6e48e56e5c1720Block Operator
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