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 3782792 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3784696 epoch_slot_no: 4696 block_no: 3782615 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1677 time: 2020-02-16 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf28fb725ab81d52bb061f17cda5031f0ae7d2ac2c6c967bc8ec2ac11b340319Block Operator
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