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 3786032 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3787937 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 3785855 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6421 time: 2020-02-17 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d8600dd4a4bf5b8487a594694f593e38d170b71dceb6721a3e5633dc3507f7dBlock Operator
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