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 3789919 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3791824 epoch_slot_no: 11824 block_no: 3789742 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 911 time: 2020-02-18 15:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78e7f4c9dc05688f62aa6aba796a8263ef0616a2f9e82b373cf353009d1eba2eBlock Operator
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