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 3784114 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3786018 epoch_slot_no: 6018 block_no: 3783937 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3216 time: 2020-02-17 07:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27e9bb06e7d93bc9196f4bd6b22b3c90beef099b47c244475b023c9e4e4ce6deBlock Operator
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