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 3776042 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3777947 epoch_slot_no: 19547 block_no: 3775866 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2619 time: 2020-02-15 10:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5936193cf8175bf29371e43bb9d9222c2acf462c0b06e48ef7b8c0f964cae63fBlock Operator
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