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 3791172 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3793077 epoch_slot_no: 13077 block_no: 3790995 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-02-18 22:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1331a107884f1ced7416ae2b448d0ed4493565b39c55ce6dcb7c93accaa21be1Block Operator
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