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 3789842 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3791747 epoch_slot_no: 11747 block_no: 3789665 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5178 time: 2020-02-18 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7334dc46b6ab44cee270dd2d05d1b53d6166596d2cfbf901a0ce3f89903946a4Block Operator
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