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 3787700 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3789605 epoch_slot_no: 9605 block_no: 3787523 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2020-02-18 03:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08df5475876d50c59c50e81f94aa2fc67328e6b4f71b0fdca5ebc3b7f925aa05Block Operator
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