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 3785770 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3787675 epoch_slot_no: 7675 block_no: 3785593 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-17 16:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5baf890a3807dd98c9a2c050e19eb5760bddf7606fe0eeb9a68cc4f91f1412f5Block Operator
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