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 3785636 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3787541 epoch_slot_no: 7541 block_no: 3785459 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3722 time: 2020-02-17 15:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd151daddbd1eded83f977094389357e7ed0f426b5ddf2722892f5c577b94b073Block Operator
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