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 3793052 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3794957 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 3792875 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6953 time: 2020-02-19 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a9b71fe9ac731944f8cc3a03b15f9bc65b52897f99a798fc1df2f89d9e080a2Block Operator
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