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 3785254 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3787159 epoch_slot_no: 7159 block_no: 3785077 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8194 time: 2020-02-17 13:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b7b2968e714907aaa268a5bde344d771e43ab86720b90890054f8525d0e255bBlock Operator
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