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 3778090 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3779995 epoch_slot_no: 21595 block_no: 3777914 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2020-02-15 21:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfe516661d23bb1c64c4fcdb24311526abf60e27186892e5843866a0e9e739d6Block Operator
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