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 3787293 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3789198 epoch_slot_no: 9198 block_no: 3787116 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4042 time: 2020-02-18 00:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x150edf41fe33e1ddda519da967da386f11e7818c1b338c8863c2bf1505f58a69Block Operator
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