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 3795573 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3797478 epoch_slot_no: 17478 block_no: 3795396 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3555 time: 2020-02-19 22:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bd504a574f9237cdb7d36c195203c14591200b46b14557d6ddb03dca2e9fed9Block Operator
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