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 3778046 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3779951 epoch_slot_no: 21551 block_no: 3777870 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 907 time: 2020-02-15 21:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35ed4feec74e4e23ffec9e5d33a4e4916f1feafbb73fe069f3bb8bda614c5a11Block Operator
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