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 3786373 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3788278 epoch_slot_no: 8278 block_no: 3786196 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-17 19:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0df70a4c0135ad6dfc40574b1e8efe5d7321641b00ceed3ea8267bf6e7eb8afBlock Operator
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