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 3785395 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3787300 epoch_slot_no: 7300 block_no: 3785218 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-02-17 14:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x653c542a5bec62caf00b2a89779916c055097990fa05a24af35040b2e40e622eBlock Operator
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