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 3786012 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3787917 epoch_slot_no: 7917 block_no: 3785835 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1861 time: 2020-02-17 17:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x554ada2b2358f1281a5bcd625f0e155176c024c8c870507b95ec4147b083fe1bBlock Operator
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