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 3777677 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3779582 epoch_slot_no: 21182 block_no: 3777501 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1568 time: 2020-02-15 19:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6adde400cbf5d6468d44a5706569daa321476a2bd0fb3868ce35c363ed3150a4Block Operator
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