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 3786776 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3788681 epoch_slot_no: 8681 block_no: 3786599 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2327 time: 2020-02-17 21:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f7b87430d2023b5494ba09dc6ab5aaa1d4dfcc0b582cd532000e968654360a9Block Operator
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