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 3786015 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3787920 epoch_slot_no: 7920 block_no: 3785838 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2020-02-17 17:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x440b20b5e16ed1178e823817d1956feac8d1cbb2ddb4d4115877a987c0136dd2Block Operator
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