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 3781172 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3783076 epoch_slot_no: 3076 block_no: 3780995 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1530 time: 2020-02-16 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6368354ad4313e43cb4dcb09eba053ba6a6e3170ec1e3e05b4f77a62553fe6f3Block Operator
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