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 3787801 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3789706 epoch_slot_no: 9706 block_no: 3787624 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2328 time: 2020-02-18 03:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cb52fbf1ff3887bb668c52b236cb26e1e7af944107bc5fb4c9c0b5771b06876Block Operator
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