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 3781308 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3783212 epoch_slot_no: 3212 block_no: 3781131 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2430 time: 2020-02-16 15:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddb10fea630cc092a1ba0a2bdc061e2d8d4e24b9ff79f5f981678a049419421fBlock Operator
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