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 3785829 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3787734 epoch_slot_no: 7734 block_no: 3785652 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2731 time: 2020-02-17 16:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23a2760d28d6f4785944cc3e1c7e273da272a44ba3b56ea89a34c9d5f1fad063Block Operator
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