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 3794338 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3796243 epoch_slot_no: 16243 block_no: 3794161 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-02-19 15:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b36c6b329bf109a963430545f64d28c91a55c71cc034144954d4aa19b895d23Block Operator
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