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 3789875 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3791780 epoch_slot_no: 11780 block_no: 3789698 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2020-02-18 15:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b1743b51a3b617f03987344de9cd65e8295ff4ad938eba08b37698d019c70beBlock Operator
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