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 3784978 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3786883 epoch_slot_no: 6883 block_no: 3784801 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3080 time: 2020-02-17 11:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62fa5c73aa165aa42a8fade50ca8e68512d163a6fd82da1dc6d274db3e8053f3Block Operator
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