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 3779913 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3781817 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 3779736 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11340 time: 2020-02-16 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87e2d0cdee42207525780a600fff905bb46e6dc56220e72abf10e133a64e1d3bBlock Operator
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