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 3785685 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3787590 epoch_slot_no: 7590 block_no: 3785508 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1805 time: 2020-02-17 15:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x373f9ce0c2e81945e6711132830b68acf20b6035b6d167ba52b460cdb2cda5bdBlock Operator
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