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 3782522 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3784426 epoch_slot_no: 4426 block_no: 3782345 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-02-16 22:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8f74ea90552b1c87e188d639dba2fe87a734714a4a7bd7b54b1717aecfdb8daBlock Operator
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