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 3787322 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3789227 epoch_slot_no: 9227 block_no: 3787145 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3910 time: 2020-02-18 01:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdce2002f55fc48be359b66883996bba8f06b45dc3b2884907708857dc5f56feBlock Operator
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