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 3790117 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3792022 epoch_slot_no: 12022 block_no: 3789940 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1317 time: 2020-02-18 16:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa24f14e564f481023a40d468cccbe74035f79674591b8ed1eabaf8bc77cb5661Block Operator
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