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 3779695 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3781599 epoch_slot_no: 1599 block_no: 3779518 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1591 time: 2020-02-16 06:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75df9e4ec6120c5f588a1ab53d6259a79c7b4e64a87cd8516bfb34e351a51763Block Operator
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