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 3778293 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3780197 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 3778116 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4823 time: 2020-02-15 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4451a535895ec8464a9121d7d660ccb44a6fb3cbc5d1d329d6f027e1c0825f16Block Operator
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