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 3794164 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3796069 epoch_slot_no: 16069 block_no: 3793987 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-02-19 15:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6921bc0ec992d2d841ace2e4513ab70dd4a0a25e6084c7d2c181cf6d3ed0e5d7Block Operator
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