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 3795726 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3797631 epoch_slot_no: 17631 block_no: 3795549 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2229 time: 2020-02-19 23:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5e44b471a62ac5dfc5abcc202f98960b098c4b57f8e948bf9790ee88dc4d0b4Block Operator
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