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 3786792 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3788697 epoch_slot_no: 8697 block_no: 3786615 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2980 time: 2020-02-17 22:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1003463d5874e7a046f2381cb5b12fb021cae1a566f443bc8bc446cc560e50e3Block Operator
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