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 3785700 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3787605 epoch_slot_no: 7605 block_no: 3785523 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1660 time: 2020-02-17 15:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e3ad648b7286442eb80363dea54e24a224adc9e8b3fd3dd085a56bbceb37f31Block Operator
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