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 3790478 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3792383 epoch_slot_no: 12383 block_no: 3790301 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 960 time: 2020-02-18 18:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x364797d705ae58b9b2cb38ed2a0bbf7ae64477a9769870b60248e76f1228046fBlock Operator
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