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 3789973 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3791878 epoch_slot_no: 11878 block_no: 3789796 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1658 time: 2020-02-18 15:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ee59201281b5904cff30c3f9bf8eecc7ec5a9e2f0ca76cc91f41f05c403770Block Operator
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