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 3782747 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3784651 epoch_slot_no: 4651 block_no: 3782570 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-16 23:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b008bf41ab2820639aea1544b0f4467d45c6145a193c24f1de2e9a94f4b5a1bBlock Operator
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