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 3786328 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3788233 epoch_slot_no: 8233 block_no: 3786151 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3175 time: 2020-02-17 19:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78e4ba9fa8a3968b16f93a65f24d7fa55e5c89fc9f44b9a7c662036a9981dbbeBlock Operator
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