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 3780159 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3782063 epoch_slot_no: 2063 block_no: 3779982 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-16 09:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c18e7e39582884a13ec0cd47ced12788b61aceb94a7df7d302f0aaf8f9c1dd8Block Operator
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