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 3782894 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3784798 epoch_slot_no: 4798 block_no: 3782717 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-02-17 00:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x495e22fe72e6495813ea688492fbb133e31e13772fb009de2854a3b3c5260056Block Operator
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