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 3783333 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3785237 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 3783156 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7298 time: 2020-02-17 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb83759fa9026572aa4cfedba3cf184f9105332c0290bacdafd09bd70f1cac3c1Block Operator
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