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 3776346 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3778251 epoch_slot_no: 19851 block_no: 3776170 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2007 time: 2020-02-15 12:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29a4e7ef0112babc8db6996610461eef43d9f39320758aa0d1afd79a6a42d0e5Block Operator
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