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 3786401 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3788306 epoch_slot_no: 8306 block_no: 3786224 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1892 time: 2020-02-17 19:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd38b11c63e62f8ad1d9e95300781d4a6b16ca444c0b4acd6e6d8f8e4c172230Block Operator
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