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 3780123 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3782027 epoch_slot_no: 2027 block_no: 3779946 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7157 time: 2020-02-16 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeeda19ba0206883478b00d65a4f438fe3fb3b4bbb8f93e0e85e5cc2a039ed003Block Operator
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