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 3778244 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3780148 epoch_slot_no: 148 block_no: 3778067 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2020-02-15 22:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab73885940665b1e2507eb58f5ea137045fc9d6e6902d2bca0f3b10c2249515dBlock Operator
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