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 3794888 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3796793 epoch_slot_no: 16793 block_no: 3794711 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2013 time: 2020-02-19 19:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa527392dfbe9e216d31b8f95020b70c07bdf1171e852ee2a72bc8d07cbb85c2bBlock Operator
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