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 3794807 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3796712 epoch_slot_no: 16712 block_no: 3794630 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10831 time: 2020-02-19 18:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4de7248c18859efcc534dde41a46c9864a863c2f86b4cf3f11e366ee3c0696e7Block Operator
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