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 3782050 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3783954 epoch_slot_no: 3954 block_no: 3781873 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2429 time: 2020-02-16 19:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f5217363132e0380887eb094935b67fc3e4b138dacb58a03ad26ee6238898f9Block Operator
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