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 3779131 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3781035 epoch_slot_no: 1035 block_no: 3778954 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 996 time: 2020-02-16 03:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9944525e2f2d887b8f34aa40aa3d84174d94d373b25f27ba5e6453221e9b26f3Block Operator
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