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 3779538 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3781442 epoch_slot_no: 1442 block_no: 3779361 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4130 time: 2020-02-16 05:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd37a6f44503164578bbf35c1c575103e224ed20797179df80cb6ec6f4a1721fcBlock Operator
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