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 3783746 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3785650 epoch_slot_no: 5650 block_no: 3783569 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-02-17 05:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a1c9e238dace674862dd5cd5b0617cef439683cb1b4200f69b2f64a4c44eca1Block Operator
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