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 3783402 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3785306 epoch_slot_no: 5306 block_no: 3783225 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-02-17 03:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50fa1b0733e6a17f8c5b091ee2bfed9ae930048320a20372d7482233b866c15aBlock Operator
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