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 3784489 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3786393 epoch_slot_no: 6393 block_no: 3784312 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1500 time: 2020-02-17 09:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6bf97186dc9c6f108ac65f83f75ab2444911a7cac9e3e8f1a8ed83ca5e4075aBlock Operator
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