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 3782610 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3784514 epoch_slot_no: 4514 block_no: 3782433 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-02-16 22:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb7841c1a4c5dc579ebfc9a4f390efa4f1f2b6ab4d37eee8bbb08dd95ccb1c43Block Operator
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