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 3792532 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3794437 epoch_slot_no: 14437 block_no: 3792355 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1676 time: 2020-02-19 05:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1685bbaa34202009e1fac797c8bb7571a2d3e8b2c3375c6e8502e0a999c9adb2Block Operator
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