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 3792818 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3794723 epoch_slot_no: 14723 block_no: 3792641 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1627 time: 2020-02-19 07:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71267f11927d0437db683c146b99dae021803c8d0e39605bc62d6b14a0b2cfbbBlock Operator
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