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 3789947 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3791852 epoch_slot_no: 11852 block_no: 3789770 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1855 time: 2020-02-18 15:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc8349714da813fad6207827548823a5acf795d04ef1563f08e76216bea46305Block Operator
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