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 3791318 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3793223 epoch_slot_no: 13223 block_no: 3791141 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-02-18 23:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe09517283b518363cc459c9911a8f8fb98a7914e99bf505504f7ee98ac9d7e2eBlock Operator
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