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 3794852 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3796757 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 3794675 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 22854 time: 2020-02-19 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88a39d18fdb3795a168689af1fcf35b3f13050055a139a2a59274aa7ecc4dc6aBlock Operator
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