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 3776432 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3778337 epoch_slot_no: 19937 block_no: 3776256 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1388 time: 2020-02-15 12:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6cf0d71e89bb2983282e3fd90b4f7b71f487f3d73db03883c7a13c0de794c82Block Operator
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