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 3777521 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3779426 epoch_slot_no: 21026 block_no: 3777345 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6477 time: 2020-02-15 18:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a59a6fa37b00bf97811c0ae3d4323fcd76564ed80739ccfefafdd2e24dd9b7fBlock Operator
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