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 3780347 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3782251 epoch_slot_no: 2251 block_no: 3780170 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4223 time: 2020-02-16 10:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa721c67350c08b5b9c48a738fde438707f4001917d5dbb1b6f43b98ce670ace7Block Operator
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