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 3777392 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3779297 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 3777216 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 15806 time: 2020-02-15 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c239aea59ceac5b16a19bb9236ae3c1293eff377ba03bf0da5b650ff121e412Block Operator
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