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 3791013 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3792918 epoch_slot_no: 12918 block_no: 3790836 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2832 time: 2020-02-18 21:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf46276921681a61157139192a3b23b3ab0469aec96ad3c935c8061ad45004490Block Operator
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