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 3776731 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3778636 epoch_slot_no: 20236 block_no: 3776555 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2709 time: 2020-02-15 14:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd610fcf9dd10cdc497934fb05b14b23e5d0b5efa66325b09d65d8a7798de2e13Block Operator
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