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 3778226 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3780130 epoch_slot_no: 130 block_no: 3778049 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1127 time: 2020-02-15 22:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32cf094fde465db9c7f39b307dd05286c4e43f3ad8fcf5a43ea90434447b49dbBlock Operator
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