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 3775904 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3777809 epoch_slot_no: 19409 block_no: 3775728 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1009 time: 2020-02-15 09:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e1c1a6361baee10994a1b5504b8b886057423f8dba8b001684f56c11e9aaa53Block Operator
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