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 3785029 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3786934 epoch_slot_no: 6934 block_no: 3784852 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1614 time: 2020-02-17 12:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90e111dad6aac229f8ff02d65409c96e830803ebda288b2c71b8882b143e94cbBlock Operator
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