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 3776036 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3777941 epoch_slot_no: 19541 block_no: 3775860 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-15 10:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x594e50e8486a76beab4641d759197ed8866510f62a36fbbe992edea38794287dBlock Operator
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