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 3788804 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3790709 epoch_slot_no: 10709 block_no: 3788627 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6819 time: 2020-02-18 09:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17f5c729f82ed61242fee58d1f926fd2686929452d23a509a122bcc7636a9bb0Block Operator
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