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 3787964 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3789869 epoch_slot_no: 9869 block_no: 3787787 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1935 time: 2020-02-18 04:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde9f86e39b2f49484b0ebbff2499e2db9a64f0d32d9abc21b7c400f08f3d6a60Block Operator
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