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 3779585 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3781489 epoch_slot_no: 1489 block_no: 3779408 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3410 time: 2020-02-16 06:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbe7f656eafd1d774cf47bf16ede514f2ece62faf5c26d074a5a671c1016885aBlock Operator
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