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 3790427 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3792332 epoch_slot_no: 12332 block_no: 3790250 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-18 18:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcc58fbdf4f127329003f815fbc262c40219414896db498e9ee02ddddb8c21c9Block Operator
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