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 3779078 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3780982 epoch_slot_no: 982 block_no: 3778901 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1710 time: 2020-02-16 03:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb06a783915641aec64c3894344fe2596fadb80bd4824a1ea2341d664f51d46cbBlock Operator
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