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 3777537 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3779442 epoch_slot_no: 21042 block_no: 3777361 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3260 time: 2020-02-15 18:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f9aca1a778b21e0a3f7fa2d9b01c75fbc5ba3f6bcaa13a23504d90bb4cde775Block Operator
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