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 3780754 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3782658 epoch_slot_no: 2658 block_no: 3780577 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2020-02-16 12:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f05faffac0a0d182e473f088d15c1039bc4edb08231c0907cbe8ba89115f7e2Block Operator
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