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 3782616 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3784520 epoch_slot_no: 4520 block_no: 3782439 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1672 time: 2020-02-16 22:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6858a7065e0e44ca57af7908f4f07394b067f9d827308f7ddced14d587908ab5Block Operator
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