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 3782832 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3784736 epoch_slot_no: 4736 block_no: 3782655 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-02-17 00:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7829aac8f4174f9a8bf347b591e9908ff32d1fe8d94c027da9a0c3fb901effa8Block Operator
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