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 3794849 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3796754 epoch_slot_no: 16754 block_no: 3794672 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 16693 time: 2020-02-19 18:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12ee779ed48fcca14209d52b0809f4d67facd2df28593456a6f133774241e7f5Block Operator
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