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 3784017 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3785921 epoch_slot_no: 5921 block_no: 3783840 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2770 time: 2020-02-17 06:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3422f2c613aa627811d0b28d1606f61d47fec0c28e4afa581c25051da7a539a3Block Operator
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