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 3778067 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3779972 epoch_slot_no: 21572 block_no: 3777891 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2423 time: 2020-02-15 21:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c9fc7bf4e1c50dcea0e1e5f993acee8b4fbae1e9413b9ba4e12a3d0e8e97020Block Operator
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