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 3786222 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3788127 epoch_slot_no: 8127 block_no: 3786045 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 909 time: 2020-02-17 18:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92cd5bd75daa530148c3b45f0bc4f5c78c859970069bb9dc86826b86ba937d0bBlock Operator
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