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 3781716 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3783620 epoch_slot_no: 3620 block_no: 3781539 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1905 time: 2020-02-16 17:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a74f5faf99241eec09ff44ebe01cf1fb4a38f98be1f50ab9943201b93a612b7Block Operator
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