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 3785345 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3787250 epoch_slot_no: 7250 block_no: 3785168 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1714 time: 2020-02-17 14:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29bc55f108d9cce69871adedbd2e7f53578837573660b1e7471f851fa6aa7f8eBlock Operator
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