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 3787177 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3789082 epoch_slot_no: 9082 block_no: 3787000 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3300 time: 2020-02-18 00:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05220b173ba9fd76ce47fb74c8dd7020c8a5fb655b49cf9c1d20a9c9e5a162feBlock Operator
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