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 3776587 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3778492 epoch_slot_no: 20092 block_no: 3776411 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3399 time: 2020-02-15 13:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x711883e65b557dc222bb3ecc917f070d40e99f74a89d46571422e244af0d1711Block Operator
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