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 3789632 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3791537 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 3789455 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5682 time: 2020-02-18 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd194cb7c50481a6783644a257130af7b4c5e73a828fdd3e95d065586fcc12b3aBlock Operator
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