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 3794063 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3795968 epoch_slot_no: 15968 block_no: 3793886 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1672 time: 2020-02-19 14:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb89b3c2d7dc41bdbc8333beee2dd8a1f7a621762d2284707861e188acf27ae1Block Operator
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