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 3782525 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3784429 epoch_slot_no: 4429 block_no: 3782348 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-02-16 22:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcfd74b46049e3de77943f87840fe0fba60c852c5eec16eb4f8c7a7db7dfd9ebBlock Operator
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