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 3794968 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3796873 epoch_slot_no: 16873 block_no: 3794791 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3886 time: 2020-02-19 19:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a7b6fb450e5c773366d8854a333d7b944d63a3cbcca319e596ad64ff6a08d17Block Operator
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