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 3791142 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3793047 epoch_slot_no: 13047 block_no: 3790965 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-02-18 22:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79b001dd0b5698d42ed2233e7f721c8c31e689dac8c62a2582d09ad4724eaed3Block Operator
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