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 3779411 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3781315 epoch_slot_no: 1315 block_no: 3779234 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2014 time: 2020-02-16 05:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x434bf781c547bfbec5292fc1639a277901432708c61387a4d17df786a921cd7cBlock Operator
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