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 3786086 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3787991 epoch_slot_no: 7991 block_no: 3785909 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3393 time: 2020-02-17 18:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc90de2ae788c1843a305ae7bf45f0e196672c96f749b26077862ed1b80ee9cbeBlock Operator
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