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 3779058 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3780962 epoch_slot_no: 962 block_no: 3778881 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2020-02-16 03:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bb83321cb0741f1060bb5fa80da564a99ac89d64ad10d9499014d75558364d6Block Operator
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