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 3780488 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3782392 epoch_slot_no: 2392 block_no: 3780311 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2020-02-16 11:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec4c4730ef823e6c7d637acc9d0475ddd6a2a79bb11bd9aab923290dc5ea1594Block Operator
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