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 3784014 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3785918 epoch_slot_no: 5918 block_no: 3783837 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2076 time: 2020-02-17 06:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb12ac7abcc0f539f23090f4b9f292b3d17e6ea075d307d3eb3bd18dd38a9657bBlock Operator
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