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 3776162 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3778067 epoch_slot_no: 19667 block_no: 3775986 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5143 time: 2020-02-15 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25e1ce9e0c858e2d0a04cc3a16d49f0f261d785f59ce9e895b364257f6af7cddBlock Operator
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