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 3778860 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3780764 epoch_slot_no: 764 block_no: 3778683 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1448 time: 2020-02-16 01:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x228e6ed184ac5a0d55bdd00f4e3fa3895bde14f4df2e1f0c795af768a75b3320Block Operator
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