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 3790262 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3792167 epoch_slot_no: 12167 block_no: 3790085 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4651 time: 2020-02-18 17:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2e35ade1692475a0199dfd047a0167294df468ce90a1ef65bb5744b8b4b6d0cBlock Operator
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