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 3784413 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 3786317 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 3784236 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12064 time: 2020-02-17 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d52762595607deebd110afcd81ccd66748c3b7f13e85e175556c5f6622a9ab7Block Operator
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