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 3785796 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3787701 epoch_slot_no: 7701 block_no: 3785619 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2169 time: 2020-02-17 16:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e7336b4cd3790e1de038d57cc94cc11f0a422d8a02e77e6e48e0d0298129a08Block Operator
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