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 3786313 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3788218 epoch_slot_no: 8218 block_no: 3786136 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-02-17 19:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x684911fda472bc56f982a468f1cd1d900e57c3b236bbf357c5c0a2861c96f3d0Block Operator
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