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 3778994 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3780898 epoch_slot_no: 898 block_no: 3778817 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2020-02-16 02:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x677d89adcfb3a617882e188f8ff3c0e128fa6bd730b6dd72e41907ef286387a7Block Operator
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