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 3785765 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3787670 epoch_slot_no: 7670 block_no: 3785588 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4947 time: 2020-02-17 16:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa828832c6c5681468fbc1e1ab49b532ecc0932e810673f89d537fef2fbc5c056Block Operator
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