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 3794492 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3796397 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 3794315 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8770 time: 2020-02-19 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ff6308694550fc99454565120a59abfd9229cba5379ec1419f1523e827e1f81Block Operator
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