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 3777394 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3779299 epoch_slot_no: 20899 block_no: 3777218 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-15 17:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59261249c099b46ed7c176f297a8a22054be061a13d40f17e21c9f685370bc75Block Operator
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