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 3786102 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3788007 epoch_slot_no: 8007 block_no: 3785925 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3721 time: 2020-02-17 18:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x187276779ac8c58e9bdf6517db686402a1431a9e22cd6d9ba62f27c041395434Block Operator
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