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 3784027 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3785931 epoch_slot_no: 5931 block_no: 3783850 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-02-17 06:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f2db1f709fdb2c4b328b98671f379aaec1be1ed2b603296c90d1f519b227e38Block Operator
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