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 3795557 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3797462 epoch_slot_no: 17462 block_no: 3795380 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2658 time: 2020-02-19 22:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b56339eb2a9d619714dc22804cd64a9d7e27e01e811d04cd6cd8cf31f7f7ec7Block Operator
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