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 3786567 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3788472 epoch_slot_no: 8472 block_no: 3786390 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1627 time: 2020-02-17 20:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb455891346027a7fb86d0057d9ae612e89d2cec6a6eaa5fda76e1dd078cf4955Block Operator
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