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 3775594 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3777499 epoch_slot_no: 19099 block_no: 3775418 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2264 time: 2020-02-15 07:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3cb7299fb723c5a7aeb894f6c236e258d34ad0e1b00d0c46e2d9000ebe2d81cBlock Operator
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