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 3787697 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3789602 epoch_slot_no: 9602 block_no: 3787520 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3980 time: 2020-02-18 03:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcab010734720b0cfd95a11df3a40e97b17ffd5e31bf848b977df769391786d80Block Operator
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