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 3789303 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3791208 epoch_slot_no: 11208 block_no: 3789126 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2020-02-18 12:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c8f0b46de68fb00a76273cf37da5d6b9f8ed855e408655a51630aa655e6496fBlock Operator
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