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 3776844 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3778749 epoch_slot_no: 20349 block_no: 3776668 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2011 time: 2020-02-15 14:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dd0c0411c94e944689a2b0f56847d06477cdd2eef15418a65dd0c7907bdc8f5Block Operator
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