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 3778435 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3780339 epoch_slot_no: 339 block_no: 3778258 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1345 time: 2020-02-15 23:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x902e7a02823527a0506adc69ffcf2b4f4fa81616c523abdfc93dedd86ef9702fBlock Operator
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