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 3780046 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3781950 epoch_slot_no: 1950 block_no: 3779869 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2020-02-16 08:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75b552454090618a1edc97b7175826555b0f33522a64026438a636c2fb632b9aBlock Operator
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