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 3790346 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3792251 epoch_slot_no: 12251 block_no: 3790169 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1498 time: 2020-02-18 17:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca77665aa8ddb2fd79b530123df2545e730772225eae7ecd1154fb30d7bd184bBlock Operator
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