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 3786824 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3788729 epoch_slot_no: 8729 block_no: 3786647 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2651 time: 2020-02-17 22:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d2fa8ffcb6fa02069265e76e7e3b69af840a48e44ad959b199e83e02d5c9b40Block Operator
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