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 3783005 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3784909 epoch_slot_no: 4909 block_no: 3782828 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2020-02-17 01:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f470328691fa85478b76400cf554770395de4a43b601b69c9de2ea0dd500709Block Operator
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