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 3778503 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3780407 epoch_slot_no: 407 block_no: 3778326 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3009 time: 2020-02-16 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a40355966a7e804b05ef2a64eba56d325132ca6c4fcf6a4f1b288942ba7adfdBlock Operator
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