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 3777136 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3779041 epoch_slot_no: 20641 block_no: 3776960 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2031 time: 2020-02-15 16:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1bb82eb03c3a7ab2006aef8f21621f605a5f0e3411dcfc106a74bed15c8f7efBlock Operator
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