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 3795060 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3796965 epoch_slot_no: 16965 block_no: 3794883 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-19 19:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf47b43de020793a3a9169a429b4722412df3fa23100b70541715e02faecf75dBlock Operator
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