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 3786198 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3788103 epoch_slot_no: 8103 block_no: 3786021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-17 18:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f9ca41943e0944255a4fb4e4f0cdf94da2610ea555d44cf062695f58769d2fbBlock Operator
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