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 3780820 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3782724 epoch_slot_no: 2724 block_no: 3780643 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1843 time: 2020-02-16 12:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7508363033563f42e15a4d50051c16e13d8867de7539b266963a56e3a93f469Block Operator
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