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 3781099 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3783003 epoch_slot_no: 3003 block_no: 3780922 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1530 time: 2020-02-16 14:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f4b0a2395ecbc4106c5b9101cb1b3f595967e7a4d3f465663c244726c716946Block Operator
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