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 3789094 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3790999 epoch_slot_no: 10999 block_no: 3788917 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2927 time: 2020-02-18 10:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60a24f93348e0ea71780961f5ef43b467989fa63bef634b00d04057e009eb45dBlock Operator
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