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 3782163 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3784067 epoch_slot_no: 4067 block_no: 3781986 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1501 time: 2020-02-16 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75d8155f7040ec2334672886efaf00783af4b2625e3ef74f622aec7fd6d8a729Block Operator
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