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 3794654 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3796559 epoch_slot_no: 16559 block_no: 3794477 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1320 time: 2020-02-19 17:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a9b3afb0c6eb8425e23865cc77484d191fcfc98ee270f80ea364fc0fd659eaeBlock Operator
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