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 3781436 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3783340 epoch_slot_no: 3340 block_no: 3781259 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1304 time: 2020-02-16 16:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd789c8796a0f938fb248269e6dadec2350615803f15767d9eb7e9d3e14c6cd06Block Operator
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