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 3794408 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3796313 epoch_slot_no: 16313 block_no: 3794231 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1278 time: 2020-02-19 16:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dd8a23f5ddad5899ddcee03c52a583deb34b4d82eea3d18e87c075c0c38f7e5Block Operator
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