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 3778473 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3780377 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 3778296 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3560 time: 2020-02-15 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x800b6ee936ceb3b32ad9534fe0f8440f19f92655bb57420b34eeb7a8bcb5f0a6Block Operator
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