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 3794253 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3796158 epoch_slot_no: 16158 block_no: 3794076 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-02-19 15:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f314c35a233f5ad3a737c33a319a7c6b55f8ed7e7b452ade28c63c8d988dcaaBlock Operator
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