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 3779219 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3781123 epoch_slot_no: 1123 block_no: 3779042 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1673 time: 2020-02-16 03:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd68dbcb4f70ee499ef4a933ad57955d5d68cf6ccb71163c5544f989f6eade4ecBlock Operator
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