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 3786275 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3788180 epoch_slot_no: 8180 block_no: 3786098 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2020-02-17 19:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x050fcd32a9b0bb61f37361149ef395ec17d6a7501e324d8c537e4a81035e7ba9Block Operator
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