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 3779014 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3780918 epoch_slot_no: 918 block_no: 3778837 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1900 time: 2020-02-16 02:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15b844240eea9d14f3e82c82b7efd6dfb975551b5bad1c5cf3b347129aab865eBlock Operator
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