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 3786055 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3787960 epoch_slot_no: 7960 block_no: 3785878 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2682 time: 2020-02-17 17:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe5699ea42afd72c8d18817ed2dfc13f939c3b80504d56d6449b7cde4168fee1Block Operator
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