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 3779339 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3781243 epoch_slot_no: 1243 block_no: 3779162 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-16 04:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x409a5b98fb2da5f9064ea6828b81ec3b34bf6db08dc88e3431926c91ea4c7129Block Operator
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