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 3792319 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3794224 epoch_slot_no: 14224 block_no: 3792142 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-02-19 04:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67a1a5ba8ad423d9cd6f72a8e22f4df834ba4005b2cfcda7ce5aeb14fc339cbbBlock Operator
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