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 3778497 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3780401 epoch_slot_no: 401 block_no: 3778320 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1361 time: 2020-02-15 23:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6a5a3aa57511237a628ac81397520cab5833d55ff3f5df4917fa4e1700b94a4Block Operator
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