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 3785492 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 3787397 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 3785315 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 15814 time: 2020-02-17 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c15a8a83574d91fc42fd1a56ed0d3bedbc83f95e4681155971a9dff93c42ed9Block Operator
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