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 3778357 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3780261 epoch_slot_no: 261 block_no: 3778180 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2018 time: 2020-02-15 23:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fdfbcd32f0a5dccfecd4da0ab6b34efa1caf76467fb794e646223babaa9bee7Block Operator
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