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 3795531 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3797436 epoch_slot_no: 17436 block_no: 3795354 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2911 time: 2020-02-19 22:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90ffad405fb19ce550d5ac832a16fa88e5e8f3b6d66171f31d74af04480fb1cfBlock Operator
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