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 3785429 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3787334 epoch_slot_no: 7334 block_no: 3785252 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1858 time: 2020-02-17 14:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25ac47116120ead906055b68a4f39523dee64ff97d5750cd99e715168427141dBlock Operator
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