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 3787112 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3789017 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 3786935 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4883 time: 2020-02-17 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x746147160e48692b12d78ec477d9cc7603207e1bcb0b740e830eaf9f901ad266Block Operator
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