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 3785927 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3787832 epoch_slot_no: 7832 block_no: 3785750 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2020-02-17 17:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05ec3ead0eb102a3ccd4345e8f6d345ba1ab5b93c47e7e6e8fc7b785f614669bBlock Operator
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