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 3794641 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3796546 epoch_slot_no: 16546 block_no: 3794464 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1714 time: 2020-02-19 17:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe099313ae9a839f6216db8d1aa59434f47db3393443dc4a914cb58c485f3e851Block Operator
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