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 3777564 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3779469 epoch_slot_no: 21069 block_no: 3777388 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2020-02-15 18:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x447767e80abd27907f8fb10f1841e58769c1b27eed667b9a823307906c7dc446Block Operator
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