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 3790386 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3792291 epoch_slot_no: 12291 block_no: 3790209 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1662 time: 2020-02-18 18:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2f30e9de856ed68d38053288bfb72095a2cd82833c2c5f10bcd6fbb28bd1903Block Operator
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