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 3787628 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3789533 epoch_slot_no: 9533 block_no: 3787451 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-02-18 02:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1b13ec96f2e475c5fde6c9f9312e60a5e63b791ad03d16fc9484a7f104ad19fBlock Operator
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