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 3794224 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3796129 epoch_slot_no: 16129 block_no: 3794047 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2020-02-19 15:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabe7f633945512945f6582ca5e3be24316bacbc59e442afc0d77a809963b0dd5Block Operator
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