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 3777403 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3779308 epoch_slot_no: 20908 block_no: 3777227 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1654 time: 2020-02-15 17:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ebecd084b01a966ee68993fa42ab887bba719300dd9393f63584c4809a05ea2Block Operator
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