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 3775772 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3777677 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 3775596 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 12918 time: 2020-02-15 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x965a4ab9288aaefbb94e6dbd9ed2ce4a8464a8e013f422cbc3bf52e1dc855cbaBlock Operator
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