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 3786212 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3788117 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 3786035 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4794 time: 2020-02-17 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4bbafd8423fedd188208c12623148344bb8214ca60c3717329076219846f9b1Block Operator
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