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 3775928 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3777833 epoch_slot_no: 19433 block_no: 3775752 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-02-15 09:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4167db4f8d56f5395ae899e9ab111b382519f5de6cd5aabe91c9c698f0090afBlock Operator
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