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 3777956 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3779861 epoch_slot_no: 21461 block_no: 3777780 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2073 time: 2020-02-15 20:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbd6c8c08f688565808c6025b6d9cf26191753915571d05536b78ac001994ba8Block Operator
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