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 3785465 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3787370 epoch_slot_no: 7370 block_no: 3785288 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1090 time: 2020-02-17 14:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb4de9dd18cbee40d79295d4554069e1183b4ae2833e6258a0db9ccc2c7dbdf9Block Operator
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