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 3776858 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3778763 epoch_slot_no: 20363 block_no: 3776682 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1379 time: 2020-02-15 14:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x149ee1b51c81f7b8a8acf676de3370b8be5bb7dd8fc54c55794ac3d36036b1faBlock Operator
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