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 3776909 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3778814 epoch_slot_no: 20414 block_no: 3776733 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1876 time: 2020-02-15 15:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f7c34ed5b4dc5cf10dc58d602988aff5625b7f3486ae5e9c2ed607dff7dcf66Block Operator
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