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 3776395 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3778300 epoch_slot_no: 19900 block_no: 3776219 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3107 time: 2020-02-15 12:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8539c7a82473d3096d2e3576b9aa62e37abdb15ce2568e04f6f91d1cb56cafbBlock Operator
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