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 3794823 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3796728 epoch_slot_no: 16728 block_no: 3794646 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 17362 time: 2020-02-19 18:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa56174105d72e032b422e3b0c4fa52470dfc9725fe021ac1c68319b2d5dcd055Block Operator
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