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 3779806 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3781710 epoch_slot_no: 1710 block_no: 3779629 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2020-02-16 07:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73d0c62f3fac063fa6c6f8550beb458c613680a454a0e66a32a62f4342bc7d9aBlock Operator
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