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 3776363 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3778268 epoch_slot_no: 19868 block_no: 3776187 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1695 time: 2020-02-15 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0f7a77057fb8d1a8657e518df535a81594f74ff375a4ca8694012f53a9bd623Block Operator
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