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 3795261 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3797166 epoch_slot_no: 17166 block_no: 3795084 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-02-19 21:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b25fea150f3633ef70c1d275d03ad12e0d003b0a6d4c9e050575e8aef8f81ffBlock Operator
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