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 3783920 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3785824 epoch_slot_no: 5824 block_no: 3783743 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1492 time: 2020-02-17 06:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ae66679feb9350dc54d5de58aea3bb55c8ec8ef97f8cf764d8915a471678ae8Block Operator
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