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 3786372 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3788277 epoch_slot_no: 8277 block_no: 3786195 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2020-02-17 19:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7e2e7af4c09d8553a41c8da5e5ba2d360cf92b8dee7bf9609d2becb73646491Block Operator
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