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 3782748 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3784652 epoch_slot_no: 4652 block_no: 3782571 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-16 23:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36bf9a3c4ee09bed75e2adae587e7cb5424a529e7aa2d958fa1b55fda6604fb2Block Operator
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