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 3775708 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3777613 epoch_slot_no: 19213 block_no: 3775532 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-15 08:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ae519a19516e293533c8496d3ec1c8db5809b746e0d3cc09326a9773b1a37aeBlock Operator
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