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 3775522 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3777427 epoch_slot_no: 19027 block_no: 3775346 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2020-02-15 07:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79d5b618268604662f9b7f5f96fb9193447372bcbac13e1007a6a7c7bec652d8Block Operator
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