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 3781043 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3782947 epoch_slot_no: 2947 block_no: 3780866 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1361 time: 2020-02-16 14:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4eef183a43b2e23429a75cc98f4221555cfc1e2a7ad359d14d880085ec3286c1Block Operator
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