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 3780508 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3782412 epoch_slot_no: 2412 block_no: 3780331 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2047 time: 2020-02-16 11:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x560bb0003a45778a9b636e9cf442ef3c2849e8f5b898a232f538342523ca02b3Block Operator
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