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 3777714 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3779619 epoch_slot_no: 21219 block_no: 3777538 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4248 time: 2020-02-15 19:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe13e46fbd007073525ef2ed6835d14fa2360f74e6b59ba3d167d23e10ad3c6caBlock Operator
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