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 3795572 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3797477 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 3795395 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10969 time: 2020-02-19 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ce9dc7b753c206f948f60b98b783482afaab424b3a2d39f49f6243fb3b543b2Block Operator
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