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 3783904 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3785808 epoch_slot_no: 5808 block_no: 3783727 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2756 time: 2020-02-17 06:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9681e2febe04de4e12fa48d03baf4ffe2030189afd0a55e6834997e50b5125faBlock Operator
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