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 3777142 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3779047 epoch_slot_no: 20647 block_no: 3776966 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1740 time: 2020-02-15 16:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a3e7d4ea72b4843cbff0c3b773eb0438e5b32e0ca703cfa7391ca0554564868Block Operator
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