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 3792563 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3794468 epoch_slot_no: 14468 block_no: 3792386 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1557 time: 2020-02-19 06:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x834493e9ee9958d6187a366f58f945f9357490e8da3c6c6679fc9d589b702d3dBlock Operator
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