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 3784126 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3786030 epoch_slot_no: 6030 block_no: 3783949 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1862 time: 2020-02-17 07:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc242d30f86e47b96f34e6bf8fd3177d34ae0563635b8063a7dd8eea1b9cec3a3Block Operator
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