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 3790723 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3792628 epoch_slot_no: 12628 block_no: 3790546 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1573 time: 2020-02-18 19:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ed8d42d8a759152ee3add437610c505789df892be637956334c80b87c0c64b7Block Operator
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