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 3776235 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3778140 epoch_slot_no: 19740 block_no: 3776059 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1695 time: 2020-02-15 11:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba301090ea194ba1e13e81163e2a2b0e6ab200b1dca5fa9e06473304ce8a6025Block Operator
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