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 3793262 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3795167 epoch_slot_no: 15167 block_no: 3793085 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4057 time: 2020-02-19 10:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1340c5b0a102fc7be649f7ec5350d0fb1cf528efbdeeab230d134a19b7362abBlock Operator
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