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 3785301 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3787206 epoch_slot_no: 7206 block_no: 3785124 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-02-17 13:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfba8038fd4237bcc876161c9a6632f409e223e7b3f60d35aba02975e1b60d7efBlock Operator
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