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 3778143 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3780047 epoch_slot_no: 47 block_no: 3777966 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1936 time: 2020-02-15 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60d676b918bc988bc2c10eac15753846a4190d7ad42d8c0a87970af465d1456cBlock Operator
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