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 3775769 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3777674 epoch_slot_no: 19274 block_no: 3775593 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2405 time: 2020-02-15 08:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1d17b7fd016216d28c4dc8f197ce52a92ee0ff501de63b9c515c07f5794ea99Block Operator
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