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 3782073 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3783977 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 3781896 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4093 time: 2020-02-16 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x902c451f6c25b9ac532bce136a0cfe027a4798d6a9dadcc223be501c8b8073e4Block Operator
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