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 3785068 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3786973 epoch_slot_no: 6973 block_no: 3784891 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-02-17 12:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x443893dcb1383ff48eb26b026fbc308270cf0899d6761bf12c16785795a9c6eeBlock Operator
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