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 3778491 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3780395 epoch_slot_no: 395 block_no: 3778314 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2020-02-15 23:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97d14bcf143e09f4cfbaca8841221a2a1094ec215653646a7a642324b0635110Block Operator
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