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 3781083 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3782987 epoch_slot_no: 2987 block_no: 3780906 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1316 time: 2020-02-16 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x973b3cd501318d339b9e0a2dcd11a4c9f363e7ecab40018645a3707daf91b2f4Block Operator
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