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 3783937 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3785841 epoch_slot_no: 5841 block_no: 3783760 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2998 time: 2020-02-17 06:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5466a8bb0fe0be5aabe36a8e8d3669cac82ad9e9cb44c31b2de2f98ffcb5f0acBlock Operator
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