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 3777160 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3779065 epoch_slot_no: 20665 block_no: 3776984 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2078 time: 2020-02-15 16:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa23749353e5fb964b9a459b0908fff6cccead8321d34f7f66bc2d37265e087aaBlock Operator
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