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 3778035 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3779940 epoch_slot_no: 21540 block_no: 3777859 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2450 time: 2020-02-15 21:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x115d4cfca0db06959621a6e6d41a32a888cf52c2fc1539b36a453fbf1e8c4c40Block Operator
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