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 3790800 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3792705 epoch_slot_no: 12705 block_no: 3790623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2020-02-18 20:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ceef336b65a26a2855ee982de33fa8f2f47ae3059bc3fac73c62fe1b74a0d0aBlock Operator
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