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 3795872 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3797777 epoch_slot_no: 17777 block_no: 3795695 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2853 time: 2020-02-20 00:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c79b953e01fa3f8442fcb5b845c85c3800f0aa74c2773236648b1174a8cf5d6Block Operator
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