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 3787712 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3789617 epoch_slot_no: 9617 block_no: 3787535 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1317 time: 2020-02-18 03:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ab61addcc309a1407e56f36f32339856b3150f3105861b316dbd81405676a87Block Operator
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