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 3783153 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3785057 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 3782976 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5517 time: 2020-02-17 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1ef15faabc9fc567c67136815820536290c47cf1c9b759026b3d3e8a9786c16Block Operator
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