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 3786221 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3788126 epoch_slot_no: 8126 block_no: 3786044 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-02-17 18:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ede6aa1ea8f56615e0f289c8438230a492d19f7c47df1227a076196a4a57d8fBlock Operator
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