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 3777627 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3779532 epoch_slot_no: 21132 block_no: 3777451 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2169 time: 2020-02-15 19:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeeaaf6fe786028f2067457b923bc2711c5b6240316f88888fd7865acf18335f1Block Operator
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