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 3785342 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3787247 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 3785165 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2967 time: 2020-02-17 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21a5fa8e3cc621cf8d354f7e4f5b37935128fb04a00955890887ba4cc6d171b5Block Operator
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