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 3781906 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3783810 epoch_slot_no: 3810 block_no: 3781729 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-16 18:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56cefb3c3958ecd326f8296d3f1ee4bec093fb3550185c892ac85498a6c50629Block Operator
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