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 3785161 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3787066 epoch_slot_no: 7066 block_no: 3784984 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1673 time: 2020-02-17 13:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefb20e5b19459fcc827a3ea78ff993b7858cae6416876e0653d347c9d9dfdccaBlock Operator
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