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 3794672 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3796577 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 3794495 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4317 time: 2020-02-19 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93c9ccdf728df4b5130b112a49ba6bacff9b7c2d3ab0398d8e98455a49f4ceebBlock Operator
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