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 3776443 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3778348 epoch_slot_no: 19948 block_no: 3776267 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1527 time: 2020-02-15 12:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd78fd53d3e0238f54555dbfe12a46a5a0a2e07e32e5da40842f91afc567ef04aBlock Operator
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