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 3780947 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3782851 epoch_slot_no: 2851 block_no: 3780770 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1177 time: 2020-02-16 13:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x740e1f5c840f902731e26372ba2bca2dd63b12c9ae679834918810f8a9e573e5Block Operator
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