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 3783740 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3785644 epoch_slot_no: 5644 block_no: 3783563 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2321 time: 2020-02-17 05:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14ccb6cfb728a2dc0f086e0ab773c8c1743562cc0d017ba211240df50cf0fa03Block Operator
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