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 3781324 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3783228 epoch_slot_no: 3228 block_no: 3781147 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7963 time: 2020-02-16 15:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97e2c0a7f3505d0deecd05552de2d929ed4cc8ab24a724672f0dabe0ae785ef1Block Operator
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