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 3783395 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3785299 epoch_slot_no: 5299 block_no: 3783218 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-02-17 03:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf94329991743ff4593aafc8fa429028e6bafa1eaca922430fa1a7d442a88f41Block Operator
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