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 3780756 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3782660 epoch_slot_no: 2660 block_no: 3780579 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 947 time: 2020-02-16 12:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6298be93e6e67cffbf5fc9a5b134652543005b5f4c05b6bc414c63dc8cbc0997Block Operator
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