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 3791523 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3793428 epoch_slot_no: 13428 block_no: 3791346 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-02-19 00:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8797836c834bbd8b181a6875b887d9a3b3fa4b0c5d8af67bf44fb9ff32baa693Block Operator
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