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 3784379 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3786283 epoch_slot_no: 6283 block_no: 3784202 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2020-02-17 08:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf09292df17474e9f24b2cc5d645430247b4190df7230115b1e9a84a5362b244dBlock Operator
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