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 3795758 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3797663 epoch_slot_no: 17663 block_no: 3795581 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3531 time: 2020-02-19 23:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x878adb8655318d2d96959121877e91cdf72a59ddd7a9c53f28d3b315eb933bdfBlock Operator
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