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 3785312 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3787217 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 3785135 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6036 time: 2020-02-17 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde06d2e597b2106e612bc22a7bea7afcf36d23757e9acf76c67fdbbcda43b11dBlock Operator
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