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 3777268 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3779173 epoch_slot_no: 20773 block_no: 3777092 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1317 time: 2020-02-15 17:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9d068813a8e9d2c7f5595cb3d2aac65decc987a4987d0d7144368af40b4823fBlock Operator
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