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 3783301 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3785205 epoch_slot_no: 5205 block_no: 3783124 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1463 time: 2020-02-17 02:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa903a8cf906237a6e5a0e743b5b6d1cdbe99db0de08bf73896e921dae1fbe87bBlock Operator
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