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 3786080 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3787985 epoch_slot_no: 7985 block_no: 3785903 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2020-02-17 18:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00d724c79385ca982b377a852eab0674fccb6cf144434e8129d3b3381f317dffBlock Operator
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