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 3777498 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3779403 epoch_slot_no: 21003 block_no: 3777322 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2020-02-15 18:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb176e87e7d2f815ad5025549e4a6928bf008c79ca582ca4e94c8a91c20fbb5fdBlock Operator
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