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 3780390 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3782294 epoch_slot_no: 2294 block_no: 3780213 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6346 time: 2020-02-16 10:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f5931b47b6e293b207b6bcc31d649ce405fe39f07c58f24bda825d88f42ba57Block Operator
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