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 3782085 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3783989 epoch_slot_no: 3989 block_no: 3781908 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1714 time: 2020-02-16 19:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fb65fc9dd5973223db7f4d056a72f16138c9b2976dc220e013b17d84d14bd0dBlock Operator
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