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 3777696 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3779601 epoch_slot_no: 21201 block_no: 3777520 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1934 time: 2020-02-15 19:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbec71015de54bda68f6afd7a455414b97f10b3e63233b754e8933879cbc39ed1Block Operator
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