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 3791093 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3792998 epoch_slot_no: 12998 block_no: 3790916 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2830 time: 2020-02-18 21:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde1cf8005212b9f0df7aa4b31f33a2bb714816f637562a05c40209804f62aa27Block Operator
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