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 3787829 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3789734 epoch_slot_no: 9734 block_no: 3787652 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1703 time: 2020-02-18 03:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf900411b422fa0474d64164d20c9147365ad8cd423b655b74b26a745b81181dcBlock Operator
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