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 3788514 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3790419 epoch_slot_no: 10419 block_no: 3788337 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1744 time: 2020-02-18 07:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a3ddfaf5c8c7ba1fd1a4e789e9043ca8948adc9a047b57fe22803e84f8e7edeBlock Operator
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