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 3783618 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3785522 epoch_slot_no: 5522 block_no: 3783441 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2861 time: 2020-02-17 04:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c2c8396e8b94d417359ff779746f4b2e17b3294adbd5a954c8ed0e7790ab714Block Operator
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