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 3783873 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3785777 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 3783696 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 12719 time: 2020-02-17 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e21df186f984adc75c5e7f54c2795151f5efa181796456c9eb089ee390ebfcdBlock Operator
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