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 3784427 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3786331 epoch_slot_no: 6331 block_no: 3784250 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-02-17 08:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x838da6e64459037d03223d34ad818ef3f15207ea218c5e941ee0e9f31226e34dBlock Operator
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