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 3795417 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3797322 epoch_slot_no: 17322 block_no: 3795240 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2114 time: 2020-02-19 21:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe70726a8550a20e4820c9edaccb2fd20fd6b19be19270d98b4345761ad8b2c22Block Operator
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