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 3775622 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3777527 epoch_slot_no: 19127 block_no: 3775446 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3732 time: 2020-02-15 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c104d079ad0a704f9bc17efbe55b49953c6a51a12f8785361e0dae78ee7ed85Block Operator
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