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 3780379 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3782283 epoch_slot_no: 2283 block_no: 3780202 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2593 time: 2020-02-16 10:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44547d6290b12d6436982f234b8c7bf6a482ce5db8d2315360e4fe9fbf456929Block Operator
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