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 3794759 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3796664 epoch_slot_no: 16664 block_no: 3794582 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2170 time: 2020-02-19 18:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9c29f972f11cb6988a8e0524188f0a2d7af7a41c912298c457081b6b77e9fa2Block Operator
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