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 3789518 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3791423 epoch_slot_no: 11423 block_no: 3789341 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-18 13:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x705f67bd997afc0257ba57327828a3f4fd12262a0cf92ce03e52330c43eb83f5Block Operator
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