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 3776089 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3777994 epoch_slot_no: 19594 block_no: 3775913 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1573 time: 2020-02-15 10:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c8834658cea9882f120d44eba69e9add2e08217f89e44a76fbfb335de2d1546Block Operator
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