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 3780993 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 3782897 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 3780816 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 16875 time: 2020-02-16 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a975ddfc054f353f8ca4002253b2a00de60acdbd30cb2735ea6d3bd1b6f8632Block Operator
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