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 3784210 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3786114 epoch_slot_no: 6114 block_no: 3784033 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3608 time: 2020-02-17 07:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd599e2adfa294cd55bd63c58f89d971c21969728886e6db23a3d46706a6cc846Block Operator
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