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 3784362 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3786266 epoch_slot_no: 6266 block_no: 3784185 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1841 time: 2020-02-17 08:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebf4f1cd33678f0c4dbc26bb44d19e9a842d7caa94183127914c0ba55df6caa7Block Operator
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