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 3777182 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3779087 epoch_slot_no: 20687 block_no: 3777006 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6679 time: 2020-02-15 16:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x299335de4d34cb937489f3f62bf60ae8f7d0f3e5aba8c42035ce96c7d21b36c2Block Operator
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