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 3778883 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3780787 epoch_slot_no: 787 block_no: 3778706 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1571 time: 2020-02-16 02:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d23a48bf84e7f3363393952b40c8d6ed19cb595f9718bb80eb6b39648a9fe65Block Operator
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