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 3793738 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3795643 epoch_slot_no: 15643 block_no: 3793561 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-02-19 12:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66268796ae3f7720a0f3eb46928ca10f370ea5667768e59271e7a5b7786bc791Block Operator
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