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 3786695 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3788600 epoch_slot_no: 8600 block_no: 3786518 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2038 time: 2020-02-17 21:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6dbf2ddf1917a40a2dc8f7b4b6e8898a4ec36f1ffd2e32a9680e4809b44f1aaBlock Operator
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