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 3795347 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3797252 epoch_slot_no: 17252 block_no: 3795170 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2132 time: 2020-02-19 21:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69c6299c464bf4e159d8f6f2cdf94b442804c7290acd8898044161b4ef0677cfBlock Operator
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