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 3783786 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3785690 epoch_slot_no: 5690 block_no: 3783609 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-02-17 05:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa15b0ab026ae519710feb87fa9b826568b88d03da53f21a522d3b4bda7ae2055Block Operator
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