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 3776876 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3778781 epoch_slot_no: 20381 block_no: 3776700 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2097 time: 2020-02-15 14:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0162f1a6b6d95678a734df272d3df1d4ceff133e316f1a29e3c7407191058505Block Operator
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