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 3789811 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3791716 epoch_slot_no: 11716 block_no: 3789634 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2468 time: 2020-02-18 14:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe82dfc53762a48ca63a23a5e94638eee807a9e7d7816bc2f527ce113e3bea8e4Block Operator
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