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 3779794 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3781698 epoch_slot_no: 1698 block_no: 3779617 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1710 time: 2020-02-16 07:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31dc76a3b7836897196f0e86345b7b2372302f751b88c7d6c63c39079a878966Block Operator
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