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 3782659 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3784563 epoch_slot_no: 4563 block_no: 3782482 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2020-02-16 23:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x903cd3eba42896f8723c21f46e98fba5188852871f919f500fd5bd93010c3b66Block Operator
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