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 3795242 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3797147 epoch_slot_no: 17147 block_no: 3795065 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2610 time: 2020-02-19 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b1c3149165c94ae2b658e0db687db6f48b5d7ce0a9cd3e94f06d5f8fc897479Block Operator
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