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 3782804 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3784708 epoch_slot_no: 4708 block_no: 3782627 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-16 23:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x011584d7c7919b6e5728676f19b1dc2ff7571cc70bafa2796e5f1af52cc14546Block Operator
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