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 3783814 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3785718 epoch_slot_no: 5718 block_no: 3783637 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2020-02-17 05:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc1e90bf44ed6f6c0fc4d9c14e7124b1644d634b21f6e19d38636f2eecdf0323Block Operator
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