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 3794215 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3796120 epoch_slot_no: 16120 block_no: 3794038 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-02-19 15:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19667e74fe703061b04a47edb8933164f517778791b36c0fc11501f84b067dbbBlock Operator
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