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 3779808 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3781712 epoch_slot_no: 1712 block_no: 3779631 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2652 time: 2020-02-16 07:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd3e225e374e4a398a25773d189c6e86a68fc4ce9b9848ad8c58d703654e26ffBlock Operator
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