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 3779350 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3781254 epoch_slot_no: 1254 block_no: 3779173 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 910 time: 2020-02-16 04:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d08c6d2e88a9794308e165e3c34f4e84da6a5e465e20ab92ab8cf0716ac35abBlock Operator
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