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 3780813 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3782717 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 3780636 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5074 time: 2020-02-16 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d10714348932efb541de582962ded651e06f1e4075100e84772b8814c85a78dBlock Operator
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