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 3784696 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3786601 epoch_slot_no: 6601 block_no: 3784519 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-02-17 10:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbce791e6a144655b559f86ed4f14a9c3ad2af42135a2c2ad04e4671cacc0a138Block Operator
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