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 3783287 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3785191 epoch_slot_no: 5191 block_no: 3783110 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1997 time: 2020-02-17 02:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1724ed7aae07ef24e1cd02c0a898db927e37c6a3ee3036e6b1da5cff9f65e3fcBlock Operator
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