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 3782034 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3783938 epoch_slot_no: 3938 block_no: 3781857 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2375 time: 2020-02-16 19:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb546c4cd07f308c7f26e54169c31c0d40c2b1af865c44ca67201dd1514bb9731Block Operator
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