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 3794621 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3796526 epoch_slot_no: 16526 block_no: 3794444 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1857 time: 2020-02-19 17:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87acabb03cd55d5464e3077bfa9040537eac090a2150a382aba525a16fe0a8eaBlock Operator
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