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 3781147 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3783051 epoch_slot_no: 3051 block_no: 3780970 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2020-02-16 14:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85d889cbd7df0f3efa824b0fea2dc434038f18a4cadaeb7fc926d7d5c81053e8Block Operator
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