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 3779851 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3781755 epoch_slot_no: 1755 block_no: 3779674 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 992 time: 2020-02-16 07:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa669fb4a4a949134461f7bdcc39cda8bf75d65e741edf98087bda2d5412282e1Block Operator
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