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 3794364 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3796269 epoch_slot_no: 16269 block_no: 3794187 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-19 16:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbcdaa8dbeb48f9910d59acabf9b6bd11fe0c22ece7071e2a43fe770d4b20afeBlock Operator
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