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 3785997 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3787902 epoch_slot_no: 7902 block_no: 3785820 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3158 time: 2020-02-17 17:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc75093b1b08f197fae555979a0d1341fb38751fec63d990431a83a554fb61ad8Block Operator
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