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 3777376 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3779281 epoch_slot_no: 20881 block_no: 3777200 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5271 time: 2020-02-15 17:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba1781a2547d06cfc4c1014c2ba6c8d2b04df5a5a493c028b2c617d2c383d91aBlock Operator
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