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 3783142 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3785046 epoch_slot_no: 5046 block_no: 3782965 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1845 time: 2020-02-17 01:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86a6eef2dbedd9b812bfd81195001d087fa89e0868242116467784a64aa8914bBlock Operator
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