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 3777422 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3779327 epoch_slot_no: 20927 block_no: 3777246 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6397 time: 2020-02-15 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c636fc7080f6b2db195b3d01da6809c2d8c197f0f9171a6a836a867542539d0Block Operator
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