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 3775866 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3777771 epoch_slot_no: 19371 block_no: 3775690 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1982 time: 2020-02-15 09:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b0c7395c76947d067eeb9ab715196c8a96de0a846e86af70952ffd7c2e0d3a5Block Operator
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