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 3790731 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3792636 epoch_slot_no: 12636 block_no: 3790554 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2255 time: 2020-02-18 19:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f07cdaa5e57cfe65540329b53085a41312077900f5eb2aea0e6f678b9fb3b81Block Operator
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