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 3790725 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3792630 epoch_slot_no: 12630 block_no: 3790548 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3289 time: 2020-02-18 19:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31a8ff3ef7408aeabab446a119460c0f81f2315891cdb7af8f42111b5373b4ccBlock Operator
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