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 3790037 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3791942 epoch_slot_no: 11942 block_no: 3789860 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2020-02-18 16:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x444537324573eef13ec9f751c068315200a7b45a5240ed7002f712988ca774dfBlock Operator
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