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 3777666 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3779571 epoch_slot_no: 21171 block_no: 3777490 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2717 time: 2020-02-15 19:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d9f519682dc164f6aba0bf129404c602647e6750ccae58fba0ce39ff3a2d9ebBlock Operator
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