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 3785343 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3787248 epoch_slot_no: 7248 block_no: 3785166 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2623 time: 2020-02-17 14:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33203952cf2b05d882042e4c0b2d398da37dbb1a5d2821f1a9081c6c8e851b1bBlock Operator
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