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 3790983 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3792888 epoch_slot_no: 12888 block_no: 3790806 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2477 time: 2020-02-18 21:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a4f817c981542804594dac9c6e9584bb1c007f3113547a545b25c06df21e215Block Operator
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