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 3777962 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3779867 epoch_slot_no: 21467 block_no: 3777786 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3165 time: 2020-02-15 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe506aedfa13f83fc9fa84ea229267c7600fff01199ccf0a2a20518647ce89084Block Operator
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