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 3777571 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3779476 epoch_slot_no: 21076 block_no: 3777395 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2020-02-15 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb02f90d28f3b16f9ad2b7f2ae4ae1b1771bd5622ec9efef5880593dfed739edaBlock Operator
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