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 3787589 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3789494 epoch_slot_no: 9494 block_no: 3787412 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1860 time: 2020-02-18 02:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1118465205365aa09f127baebf19000def2c0e92bd3db4f3b333b5f5d04544eBlock Operator
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