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 3792956 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3794861 epoch_slot_no: 14861 block_no: 3792779 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-19 08:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7830914987b501709314a954404e5ce117b28535e4f235f58cc79804adca0a9Block Operator
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