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 3788818 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3790723 epoch_slot_no: 10723 block_no: 3788641 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1174 time: 2020-02-18 09:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fe54536eec97dbec2463abb7c1cf50960c4c9701bedf3f9a4a24a6e07379a46Block Operator
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