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 3788012 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3789917 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 3787835 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6453 time: 2020-02-18 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38cf04a20fdff742ece41c883fd42c09578b040ac8adab3f691b03e0dc92cc0eBlock Operator
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