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 3781259 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3783163 epoch_slot_no: 3163 block_no: 3781082 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3430 time: 2020-02-16 15:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea084b483c721ed38117f4ceaf691e7316ba1e6c41e06899f6eb1778c7b24208Block Operator
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