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 3780593 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3782497 epoch_slot_no: 2497 block_no: 3780416 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2020-02-16 11:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8489907944f40237549a4ec8d45441aa3b31770b0ab58bbaf0b3d29592b8acd7Block Operator
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