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 3781713 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3783617 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 3781536 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 11340 time: 2020-02-16 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa822b8bd7526b0c71828be03d06a20f313a40313a9e1c455c797ec3481767dc1Block Operator
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